The Growers Council represents the needs of the grower industry segment within the Society of American Florists.
The year noted after each individuals name indicates when their term on the Council expires. If you would like to receive contact information for a particular Council member, please reach out to SAF staff on LiveChat.
Chairperson
FJ Trzuskowski (2023)
Continental Floral Greens
Belfair, WA
Frank Arnosky (2025)
Texas Specialty Cut Flowers
San Antonio, TX
Susannah Ball (2026)
Ball Horticultural
West Chicago, IL
Pamela Duperly (2025)
The Elite Flower
Bogota, Colombia
Eric Fernandez (2025)
Continental Flowers
Miami, FL
Rodi Groot, AAF (2024)
Sun Valley Floral Group
Oxnard, CA
Sofia Herrera (2024)
Jardines De Los Andes
Madrid, Colombia
Paige Kennicott Jacques (2026)
Kennicott Kuts
Union Grove, WI
David Kaplan (2024)
Above All Flowers
Barrington, RI
Board Liaison
Janet Louie (2025)
Green Valley Floral
Salinas, CA
Ana Maria Ramirez (2026)
Danziger
Colombia
David Register (2024)
FernTrust Inc.
Seville, FL
Staff liaison
Lillie Wightman
Projects and Advocacy Specialist
Society of American Florists
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 201
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: 703-836-8700