AIFD® is excited to come together, safely, for an in-person opportunity for up to 50 talented floral designers to participate in a Professional Floral Design Evaluation® (PFDE®) and become Certified Floral Designers or Accredited Members of the Institute. We wanted there to be something for everyone…so the PFDE® will be followed by a day of inspiring education and an evening reception to view the candidates work and networking dinner.
Tickets will be available for the Floral Summit, as well as the reception and dinner. Space is limited and will only be available at a capacity which allows for safe social distancing. A very quick sell-out is expected.
Designers
Brooke Raulerson AIFD is a second generation AIFD floral designer. Brooke started an independent consulting and freelance visual merchandising company in 2001. As a past visual merchandiser for Dillliards and Steinmart stores, Brooke brings the best of both industries and experiences combined with award winning floral designs to every project. Brooke has studied marketing, interior design and advertising along with multiple certifications in floral design. Brooke has won several awards including “Designer of the Year” for the Florida State Florist Association. In 2014, Brooke represented the USA in the “Gateway to the Americas Cup” competition and won by 133 point margin between first and second place.
Thaddeus Servantez AIFD, CFD is the owner at Westminster Flowers and Gifts, a local florist in Westminster Co. Family owned and operated for over 59 Years. They offer a beautiful line of gift items, specializing in weddings and custom floral arrangements for all occasions. Thaddeus traveled the world as an entertainer for over 20 years. He has always pushed to be the best, whether decorating wedding cakes at the tender age of 12, dancing for the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, or working in the Floral industry. Thaddeus owned a successful Flower Shop in Las Vegas, Nevada where he worked with corporate events, weddings, movie sets, and celebrity performers. He serves as the Representative for the South Central AIFD region on the AIFD® National Board 2021, President of the Floral Association of the Rockies, Treasurer and Secretary for the National Alliance of Floral Associations and is on an knowledge Counsel for Bloomnet. His love and passion for floral and education are just a few things that make him so happy to be a part of such an amazing industry and community full of extended family and friends.
Tom Bowling AIFD has been in the floral industry for 42 years. He has worked in retail, wholesale, grower advisor and product development for some of the national companies. Tom was inducted into AIFD in 1989, served on many AIFD committees and served as AIFD president in 2011-2012. He is a past recipient of the prestigious Tommy Bright Award from SAF. Tom has been involved in the Rose Parade for 20 years, the Academy Awards for 15years and President Inaugurals. Tom currently serves as the Teleflora Design Education Director. As a former schoolteacher, his passion is education!
Jody McLeod AIFD is a seasoned floral professional. He began his career in the floral industry as a delivery driver and in 1990 he became a shop owner and designer of Annie V’s Florist in Clayton NC. Jody enjoys being in service to our industry. Jody is past president of the NCSFA and currently serving on the board in the Southern Chapter AIFD. In 2008 Jody was inducted in to AIFD. Jody McLeod is a member of the Syndicate Sales design team and an Education Specialist with Teleflora. Jody McLeod is a highly sought after floral presenter who is engaging and high-energy, as well as, an award winning and published designer who enjoys encouraging others to step up and step out!
Jacob McCall AIFD AAF CFD FSMD, known for his cutting-edge trends and color expertise. He is a seasoned designer, having over twenty five years in the floral industry! He was inducted into the prestigious American Institute of Floral Designers® in 2010 and later inducted into the American Academy of Floriculture in 2012. Jacob has presented two main stage programs at the AIFD® national symposium and currently travels throughout North and South America educating consumers and peers. He appears periodically at Walt Disney World on the “Fresh Epcot Stage” during the annual Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. Jacob is the current creative director for the historic Knud Nielsen company. He is known for his motivational style of educating. His enthusiasm about the floral industry is infectious and his southern charm adds to his downhome approach to sharing his talent with his peers!
