North Central Chapter

Presidents Message

Dear North Central AIFD Members,

I am deeply honored to step into the role of Regional President, and I want you to know right from the start – this chapter means something to me personally. I’ve called the floral industry home for almost two decades, and this region has always felt like my community. Being trusted to lead it is something I don’t take lightly.

I believe in a few simple things: clear communication, showing up for each other, and making sure every member in this region knows they belong here. Whether you’re a longtime AIFD member or someone just beginning to explore what this organization has to offer, you have a place in North Central.

This year, we are focused on building connections across our region, creating meaningful fundraising opportunities that strengthen the chapter, and reaching out personally to every single one of our members. We are a large, geographically spread-out region, and that distance can sometimes make it hard to feel connected. Closing that gap is one of my top priorities. You’ll be hearing from me regularly, because I think a region is only as strong as the people in it, and you deserve to know what’s going on.

One of our most important commitments this year is reinvesting in the financial health of our chapter. We are re-launching a Fundraising Committee and actively pursuing events across the region where we can come together, sell flowers, and build the reserves that allow us to do more for our members. A stronger chapter means more opportunities for all of us, and we are excited to get to work.

I would love to hear from you. If you have ideas, questions, or just want to say hello, please reach out.

Warmly,

Kelsey Thompson, AIFD, CFD, PFCI

President, North Central Chapter

kelsey@petalsandprofits.com