Joyce Mason-Monheim has been actively involved in the floral industry for over 30 years. As a past president of Teleflora's Arizona Unit, Arizona State Florists' Association and the Southwest Region of AIFD, she has been instrumental in organizing educational programs throughout the southwest. Joyce is currently a vice-chairman for the National Membership Committee and is the education committee for the American Institute of Floral Designers ( AIFD ). She is a member of Professional Floral Communicators International ( PFCI ) and is an Arizona Master Florist ( AzMF ). Joyce has designed and commentated numerous design programs for wholesalers, state and allied associations across the country and is regarded by her peers as one of the most noteworthy designers in the United States. In addition, she has designed for the Rose Parade, the 2001 Bush Inauguration and the 2002 AIFD National Symposium. She has received many accoloades for her innovative ideas and design talents and has won numerous design awards. Her work has appeared in Flowers& magazine, Florist magazine, the Teleflora Wedding Selection Guide, the Teleflora Selection Guide, the John Henry Wedding and Sympathy books and Martha Stewart Weddings. Joyce is a member of Teleflora's prestigious team of Education Specialists.
Mark Erickson AIFD, AAF, OCF, PFCI The Oklahoma Flower Market Wholesale Florist Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Mark began his design career in a flower shop at 16 years old. Fascinated not only by the beauty of flowers, but how different combinations of shapes, forms and colors interact, he graduated from the Benz School of Design in Houston in 1972.
A former flower shop owner for 20 years, he focuses his career on learning and developing design looks and styles. As a floral designer Mark has traveled the world over both as a teacher and as a student. He had the opportunity to represent the U.S. in the Teleflor International design competition in Auckland, New Zealand in 1995. Mark served as the Creative Director for Professional Designer Magazine for three years as well as being a contributing designer for over 10 years.
Mark is a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers and an Oklahoma Certified Florist. He is the Director of Marketing and Merchandising for the Oklahoma Flower Market Wholesale Florist in Oklahoma City. In August of 2008, Mark won the coveted Oklahoma Cup becoming the " Designer of the Year " for the Oklahoma State Florists Association. The following year he won the Masters Cup which is only open to previous Oklahoma Cup winners.
The last few years have seen Mark expand his talents to include becoming an interior stylist creating both commercial and residential environments in Oklahoma. Mark loves sharing both the beauty of flowers and environments with students from all walks of life.
