Texas State Florists’ Association Announces Results of 2024 Election

Media Contact: Michelle Karns CAE

LEANDER, TEXAS (July 1, 2024) — On June 21-23, Texas State Florists’ Association (TSFA) members came together at the Texas Floral Forum in San Antonio, where they participated in floral education, attended the TSFA Annual Meeting and voted in the annual election. Candidates for office addressed attendees on June 22, prior to the ballots opening. Members then voted on the elected leadership positions and bylaws updates.

Membership was verified for each participant prior to voting. All votes were tabulated in accordance with the TSFA bylaws.

TSFA is now pleased to announce the following election results:

• President — Ed Fimbel CFD TMFA.
• Second Vice President — Amy Neugebauer AIFD CFD TMFA.
• Retail Director — Brandy Ferrer AIFD CFD TMF.
• Grower Director — Jimmy Klepac.
• All bylaws updates were approved.

On Sept. 1, the new and returning board members will assume their positions alongside Susan Piland AIFD CFD TMF, who will transition from President to Immediate Past President; Marisa Guerrero AIFD CFD TMF, who will automatically progress from Second Vice President to First Vice President; Retail Directors Yolanda Amos TMFA and Iuliia Prokhorova CFD TMF; and Wholesale Director and Treasurer John Priest.

TSFA extends its gratitude to the following board members whose term of office concludes on Aug. 31: Immediate Past President Cheryl Vaughan CFD TMF, Retail Director Jimmy Burrage CFD TMF and Grower Director Pat Berry.

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Established in 1914, the Texas State Florists’ Association (TSFA) is the premier organization representing floral industry professionals throughout the state and beyond. Through conferences, meetings, the Texas School of Floral Design, publications, and certification programs for high school students, teachers and designers, TSFA achieves its mission of cultivating member success and a strong floral community. Membership benefits include access to exclusive resources, publications and educational materials, as well as significant discounts on registrations for conferences and other events. With a commitment to floral professionals that spans more than a century, TSFA eagerly seeks innovative ways to advance the floral industry. Learn more at tsfa.org.

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