Herman Meinders, AAF, a pioneer in floral wire services, dedicated philanthropist and 2012 inductee into the Society of American Florists’...
Maryland florist and past SAF Retail Council member Paul Raimondi Jr. died Oct. 16. The third-generation owner of one of Maryland’s largest florists...
Kenneth Royer, AAF, a lifelong industry innovator, educator, author and 2021 inductee into the Society of American Florists’ Floriculture Hall of...
Frankie Shelton, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, an internationally recognized designer, pioneering floral educator and 1989 recipient of the Society of American...
Kathleen “Katie” Kennicott, who became a beloved fixture in the floral industry over six decades as she worked alongside her husband, Harrison “Red”...
Wilton Hardy, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, an award-winning designer, well-known educator and the 1994 recipient of the Society of American Florists’ Tommy...
Del Demaree Jr., AAF, a second-generation owner of Syndicate Sales and past president of the Society of American Florists whose product innovations...
Bill Hixson, AAF, PFCI, the 1993 recipient of the Society of American Florists’ Tommy Bright Award and a floral design teacher who is remembered in...
The floral industry lost several professionals whose contributions won’t be forgotten. If there are other professionals you’d like to remember,...
Bruce Wright, who had one of the floral industry’s most recognized bylines, died of cancer September 16. He was 67. Wright spent nearly 40 years...
James Fred Swindle, who owned National Florist Directory and founded its subsidy, Redbook Florist Services, died April 23. Swindle worked for the...
Donald E. Hook, AAF, former president of the Society of American Florists and long-time owner of Pittsburgh Cut Flower, died March 20. He was 92....
Jo Ellen “Joey” Schwanke, AAF, NAFD, PFCI, dedicated her life to flowers. From a childhood spent playing at — and later operating — the family...
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announced a new memorial tribute in memory of John M. Hodapp, who passed unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2022. John was...
The floral industry lost many bright lights in the last year, including two SAF past presidents. If there are other floral industry member names and...