{"id":20716,"date":"2024-08-09T20:27:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T20:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endowment.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=20716"},"modified":"2024-08-14T18:00:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T18:00:24","slug":"new-officers-and-trustees-appointed","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/news\/new-officers-and-trustees-appointed","title":{"rendered":"New Officers &amp; Trustees Appointed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/\"><strong>Endowment Floral Americano <\/strong><\/a>(AFE) is pleased to announce the new Chairman of the Board, Officers, and Trustees appointments effective September 1, 2024. AFE Officers and Trustees play a crucial role in setting the long-term strategic direction of the Endowment\u2019s research and educational programs and resources, offering their unique knowledge to assist in carrying out our mission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trustees volunteer their time and experience, participate in all AFE events and meetings, and travel at their own expense. They are elected by the Board\u2019s Nominating Committee and serve a three-year term with the option of an additional three-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, a new Young Professionals Council Advisor to the Board has been named.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Appointments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.51.58\u202fAM-876x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20738\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.51.58\u202fAM-876x1024.png 876w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.51.58\u202fAM-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.51.58\u202fAM-768x898.png 768w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.51.58\u202fAM.png 970w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>David Garcia, Chairman of the Board<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David Garcia, President of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garciagroupinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pete Garcia Company\/Garcia Group<\/strong><\/a>, has been named AFE\u2019s\u00a0 Chairman of the Board. He takes over this position from Ken Young, owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixflowershops.com\/\"><strong>Phoenix Flower Shops<\/strong><\/a>, who has served as Chairman for the past two years. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/news\/a-letter-from-afes-outgoing-chairman-ken-young\/\">You can read Young\u2019s Outgoing Chairman Letter here.<\/a><\/strong> Garcia has been on the\u00a0Board since 2015, is a member of the Executive Committee, Chair of the Public Relations\/Development Committee, and serves on the Floral Marketing Fund (FMF) Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.06\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20737\" style=\"width:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.06\u202fAM.png 970w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.06\u202fAM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.06\u202fAM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.06\u202fAM-768x766.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garcia is a highly experienced leader in the floral industry. After graduating from the University of Georgia in 1983, he joined his family business, founded by his father, Pete Garcia, in 1965. He served as Zone Manager for 17 states in the U.S., as well as international territories. He has managed various areas throughout his tenure, showcasing his versatility and deep industry knowledge. The Garcia family established the <a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/becas\/\"><strong>Garcia Family Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/a> through AFE in 2020, which supports students with a career focus on the marketing or distribution of floral products, including retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and\/or floral business ownership\/operations. Garcia served one year as Chairman-Elect before his Chairmanship appointment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bill Foster, Treasurer\/Secretary<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.16\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Bill Foster\" class=\"wp-image-20736\" style=\"width:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.16\u202fAM.png 770w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.16\u202fAM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.16\u202fAM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.16\u202fAM-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foster will join the Executive Committee with his new appointment as Treasurer\/Secretary. He is the CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/bioworksinc.com\/\"><strong>BioWorks<\/strong><\/a>, a leading provider of plant health management products and programs to the horticulture and specialty agriculture markets; BioWorks is a Division of <a href=\"https:\/\/biofirstgroup.com\/\"><strong>BioFirst Group<\/strong><\/a>. Foster joined the Board in 2018 and has served as Chair of the Research Committee. He is a founding Biological Products Industry Alliance member and served on the Scientific Advisory Board at the Vineland Research and Innovation Center. BioWorks created a scholarship, <a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/becas\/\"><strong>BioWorks IPM\/Sustainable Practices Scholarship<\/strong><\/a>, through AFE in 2015, which supports sophomore, junior, or senior students pursuing a career in floriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Laura Shinall, Chair of the Floral Marketing Fund Committee<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.23\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Laura Shinall\" class=\"wp-image-20735\" style=\"width:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.23\u202fAM.png 842w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.23\u202fAM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.23\u202fAM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.23\u202fAM-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shinall has been appointed as the new Chair of the Floral Marketing Fund Board and Committee. This committee focuses on consumer marketing research funded by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/floralmarketingfund.org\/\">Fondo de Comercializaci\u00f3n Floral<\/a> <\/strong>and identifies new areas of research that can help promote the floral industry and the purchasing of flowers. Shinall is currently a Managing Partner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshpathmarketing.com\/\"><strong>FreshPath Marketing<\/strong><\/a>, and previously served as President of Syndicate Sales. She served as Chairman of the AFE Board from 2020-2022, leading the Endowment during COVID-19 and advancing AFE\u2019s mission through industry outreach and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Art Van Wingerden, Executive Committee<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.34\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Art Van Wingerden\" class=\"wp-image-20734\" style=\"width:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.34\u202fAM.png 838w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.34\u202fAM-300x287.png 300w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.34\u202fAM-768x735.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Art Van Wingerden will join the Executive Committee. He is the co-CEO of the family-run business, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolinagreenhouses.com\"><strong>Metrolina Greenhouses<\/strong><\/a>, started in 1972. Metrolina Greenhouses grow and ship more than 75 million plants annually to 1,400 retail outlets for Lowe\u2019s Home Improvement, The Home Depot and Walmart in 19 states. Van Wingerden has been a part of the floral industry his entire life, and is responsible for production, growing, contract growing, and labor at Metrolina. He joined the Board in 2018 and has served on AFE\u2019s Research Committee. He is in his second three-year term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Incoming Trustees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Alicain Carlson<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.41\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Dr. Alicain Carlson\" class=\"wp-image-20733\" style=\"width:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.41\u202fAM.png 844w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.41\u202fAM-288x300.png 288w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.41\u202fAM-768x801.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Carlson is the Head of Marketing at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syngentaflowers-us.com\/\"><strong>Syngenta Flowers<\/strong><\/a>, a global flower breeding company. She joined Syngenta Flowers in 2015 and has served as Head of Technical Services, Technical Scientist, and Technical Trial Manager prior to her current role. She also serves on the OSU DC Kiplinger Advisory Committee, National Garden Bureau (NGB), and the SWiFT ERG Board (Syngenta Women in Flowers Team). Dr. Carlson received her B.S. in Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech, and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Horticultural Science, Floriculture at NC State University under the direction of Dr. John Dole.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Ockert Greyvenstein<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.47\u202fAM-870x1024.png\" alt=\"Dr. Ockert Greyvenstein\" class=\"wp-image-20732\" style=\"width:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.47\u202fAM-870x1024.png 870w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.47\u202fAM-255x300.png 255w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.47\u202fAM-768x904.png 768w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.47\u202fAM.png 938w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Greyvenstein joined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackneynursery.com\/\"><strong>Ball Horticultural Company<\/strong><\/a> in 2014 as a plant breeder with PanAmerican Seed. A transplant from South Africa, he came to the US for graduate school, earning his master\u2019s at Cornell and then a Ph.D. in plant breeding from Texas A&amp;M University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, he is the Regional Breeding Director based in Elburn, IL, overseeing breeding operations in Illinois and Costa Rica with projects ranging from Angelonia to Zebra-striped tomatoes. Previously, he bred several crops, including Roses, Viola, Vinca, Cuphea, and cut-flower Delphinium. His expertise is in genetics, breeding, and applied research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Martin Hackney<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.53\u202fAM-781x1024.png\" alt=\"Martin Hackney\" class=\"wp-image-20731\" style=\"width:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.53\u202fAM-781x1024.png 781w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.53\u202fAM-229x300.png 229w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.53\u202fAM-768x1006.png 768w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.52.53\u202fAM.png 902w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hackney is the current Sales Manager and Co-Owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackneynursery.com\/\"><strong>Hackney Nursery<\/strong><\/a> in Gadsden County, Florida. Hackney Nursery is a wholesale-only nursery specializing in container-grown shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers. It was started by Martin\u2019s father, George Hackney, in 1991. Hackney has been involved in the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association, receiving their \u201cYoung Professional of the Year\u201d in 2014, and serving on their Board in 2015. He completed the University of Florida Wedgworth Leadership Program in 2018. Hackney has been involved in the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association (FNGLA) since 2016, most recently serving as Board President from 2020-2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mike Haley<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Haley is the current Vice President and Branch Manager of <a href=\"https:\/\/pikespeakfloral.com\/\"><strong>Pikes Peak<\/strong><\/a> of Austin, a family-owned floral wholesale company founded in 1978 with locations in Texas and Louisiana. He attended Southeast Missouri State University, receiving a degree in Business Management. Haley is a third-generation wholesale florist, and has been in the floral industry for 15 years. He\u2019s developed a deep understanding of the operations of a wholesale florist through working a multitude of roles at Pikes Peak Floral, including floral processor, driver, hard goods manager, route manager, and branch manager. His areas of expertise include logistics, hardgoods and floral purchasing, branch management, and marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kevin McCarthy<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kevin-McCarthy-Updated-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20810\" style=\"width:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kevin-McCarthy-Updated-Photo.jpg 789w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kevin-McCarthy-Updated-Photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kevin-McCarthy-Updated-Photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kevin-McCarthy-Updated-Photo-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">McCarthy is the fourth generation of his family to work in the floral business. He grew up working in his parent\u2019s flower shop in Scranton, Pennsylvania, filling water tubes and making deliveries on foot before he could drive. In 2003, his enthusiasm for the floral industry won him a spot on the FTD float in the 114th annual Tournament of Roses Parade. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Consumer Economics. In 2021, McCarthy became President of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyflowers.com\"><strong>Family Flowers<\/strong><\/a>, formerly known as McCarthy Group Florists, and has expanded the business through transformational leadership and strategic acquisitions. Family Flowers now operates over 30 retail locations in 10 states, all while remaining 100% family owned. McCarthy is an active member of the Young Presidents\u2019 Organization, and is passionate about sharing industry knowledge and floriculture with future generations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Young Professional Council Advisor to the Board<br>Dr. Joshua Craver<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.10\u202fAM-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Dr. Melinda Knuth and Ken Young\" class=\"wp-image-20729\" style=\"width:211px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.10\u202fAM-768x1023.png 768w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.10\u202fAM-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.10\u202fAM.png 878w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Craver is joining the Board as the new YPC Advisor, taking over from outgoing advisor Dr. Melinda Knuth, North Carolina State University. Dr. Knuth was the first to serve in this position and brought her expertise in research, along with her connections to faculty and students through her university involvement and history with the YPC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.22\u202fAM-730x1024.png\" alt=\"Dr. Josh Craver\" class=\"wp-image-20728\" style=\"width:204px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.22\u202fAM-730x1024.png 730w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.22\u202fAM-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.22\u202fAM-768x1077.png 768w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.22\u202fAM.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Craver is an Associate Professor at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colostate.edu\/\"><strong>Colorado State University<\/strong><\/a> and the Program Lead for Controlled Environment Horticulture in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. He earned his Ph.D. in Horticulture from Purdue University, his M.S. in Horticulture at Kansas State University, and his B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture at Mississippi State University. During his undergraduate studies, Craver participated in AFE\u2019s Vic &amp; Margaret Ball Internship Program and later served on the Vic &amp; Margaret Ball Committee, showcasing his full-circle (and continuing!) involvement with AFE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outgoing Officers and Trustees <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Completing their terms on the AFE Board are Dr. Megan Bowman, David Boulton, Pat Dahlson, Jim Daly, Steve Frye, and Mauricio Jaramillo. AFE recognizes and thanks these individuals for their leadership, time, and dedication as their terms end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Megan Bowman, Corporate Patent &amp; Trademark Lead at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ballhort.com\/\"><strong>Ball Horticultural Company<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.30\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Megan Bowman\" class=\"wp-image-20727\" style=\"width:210px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.30\u202fAM.png 768w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.30\u202fAM-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.30\u202fAM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bowman brought her robust research background to the Board, serving on the Research Committee and giving input on Floral Marketing Fund reports. She also served as the Board Liaison to&nbsp; AFE\u2019s Young Professionals Council, planning programming, conducting multiple webinars, and attending networking sessions with the group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>David Boulton, Owner of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowersbygeorge.com\/\"><strong>Flowers by George<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"694\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.49\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"David Boulton and Ken Young\" class=\"wp-image-20725\" style=\"width:216px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.49\u202fAM.png 694w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.53.49\u202fAM-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boulton has served since 2016 on the Public Relations\/Development and Floral Marketing Fund Committees and served three years as Emeritus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He has been very involved in ensuring the FMF\u2019s consumer projects are on target to help retailers and wholesalers promote the floral industry and the purchasing of flowers. Boulton has also been a strong advocate for investing in resources that will encourage students to pursue a degree in floriculture and ensure they have the tools to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pat Dahlson, CEO of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayesh.com\/\"><strong>Mayesh Wholesale Florist<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.06\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Ken Young and Pat Dahlson\" class=\"wp-image-20723\" style=\"width:217px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.06\u202fAM.png 738w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.06\u202fAM-254x300.png 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dahlson joined the Board in 2016. Since 2021, he has served on the Executive Committee and as the Floral Marketing Fund Committee Chair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He has also served on the Education Committee during his service and has been instrumental in facilitating industry collaboration. Dahlson and his organization are&nbsp; major supporters of not only AFE, but&nbsp; the Floral Marketing Fund and Sustainabloom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jim Daly, Vice President of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/floralife.com\/\"><strong>Floralife, <\/strong><\/a><strong>Grower Solutions and Research for the Smithers Oasis Company<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.14\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Ken Young and Jim Daly\" class=\"wp-image-20722\" style=\"width:214px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.14\u202fAM.png 744w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.14\u202fAM-251x300.png 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daly is a past AFE Chairman, Research Committee Chairman, and Emeritus member serving since 2012. Throughout his service, he helped take AFE\u2019s research and education programs to new levels, providing support for the <a href=\"http:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/growpro\/\"><strong>Grow Pro Webinar Series<\/strong><\/a> and overseeing the Thrips and Botrytis Research Fund with former Research Director Dr. Terril Nell.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Chairman, Daly helped to fill the gap in cut flower research, refocusing resources to ensure top universities and the USDA keep cut flower research top of mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steve Frye, Vice President of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/baischandskinner.com\/\"><strong>Baisch &amp; Skinner<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.37\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Ken Young and Steve Frye\" class=\"wp-image-20719\" style=\"width:224px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.37\u202fAM.png 758w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.37\u202fAM-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frye has completed his term on the Board. With over 40 years of experience, he has lent his grower and wholesaler insights to the Research Committee and AFE since 2018.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His expertise in marketing, operations, and greenhouse production has been instrumental in ensuring AFE\u2019s programs and resources are wide-reaching and helpful for different industry segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mauricio Jaramillo, President and CEO of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/solefarms.com\/\"><strong>Sol\u00e9 Farms<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.45\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Mauricio Jaramillo\" class=\"wp-image-20718\" style=\"width:211px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.45\u202fAM.png 848w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.45\u202fAM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.45\u202fAM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.45\u202fAM-768x764.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jaramillo has brought an instrumental perspective on the fresh-cut floral industry from his experience in Colombia, where he was born and raised.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He has served on both the Education Committee and the Public Relations\/Development Committees. Through his role on the Education Committee, Jaramillo has also worked closely with AFE\u2019s Scholarship and Internship committees to support the next generation of floriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"866\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.53\u202fAM-866x1024.png\" alt=\"Ken Young, Debi Chedester, and David Garcia\" class=\"wp-image-20717\" style=\"width:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.53\u202fAM-866x1024.png 866w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.53\u202fAM-254x300.png 254w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.53\u202fAM-768x908.png 768w, https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-08-at-11.54.53\u202fAM.png 984w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complete list of the AFE Board of Trustees can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/about\/leadership\/\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AFE is incredibly appreciative of the commitment of the outgoing Trustees and looks forward to the new ideas, perspectives, and connections the incoming Trustees will bring as AFE continues to provide research, internships, scholarships, and education for all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","news-categories":[32,31,29,47],"class_list":["post-20716","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","news-categories-donors","news-categories-latest-news","news-categories-news","news-categories-other"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New Officers &amp; 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