The Growers Council represents the needs of the grower industry segment within the Society of American Florists.
If you would like to receive contact information for a particular Council member, please reach out to SAF staff on LiveChat.
The year noted after each individuals name indicates when their term on the Council expires.
Sofia Herrera (2027)
Board Liaison & Chairperson
Jardines De Los Andes
Madrid, Colombia
Frank Arnosky (2028)
Board Liaison
Texas Specialty Cut Flowers
Wimberley, TX
Mark Yelanich (2029)
Board Liaison
Metrolina Greenhouses
Huntersville, NC
Rodrigo Leiva (2027)
Esmeralda Farms
Miami, FL
Ricardo Samper (2027)
Flores de Serrezuela
Bogota, Colombia
Megan Carboni (2027)
Por La Mar Nursery
Santa Barbara, CA
Marcus Bustamante (2028)
Tessa Corporation
Doral, FL
Jennifer Biddle (2028)
Tradewinds Intl / Francis Biddle Intl
Vista, CA
Yerandy Palenzuela (2028)
Continental Floral Greens
Miami, FL
Jennifer Strickland (2029)
Alpha Fern Company
Barberville, FL
Aviram Krell (2029)
Plantec
Quito, Ecuador
Alejandra Restrepo (2029)
Ball SB
Miami, FL
Staff Liaison
Pilar Quezada
Operations Project Specialist
Society of American Florists
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 201
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-8700
