Tom Bowling AIFD | PFCI 

Freelance Designer
Fairfield, Ohio

Tom Bowling AIFD, PFCI is now in his 40th year in the floral industry. He owned his retail flower shop for 20 years, worked in the floral wholesale business, is a consultant for some of the major growers and now works as a freelance designer. Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University and a Master of Education from Miami University of Ohio.

Tom is a Past President and member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). He is also a member of Professional Floral Communicators International (PFCI), the Society of American Florists (SAF) and numerous state and allied associations. Tom is the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Tommy Bright Award for outstanding commentating.

Tom has been a featured main stage presenter twice for AIFD’s national symposium. His floral career also includes working as assistant floral director for the Academy Awards for 15 years and 20 years for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade. Tom was one of three judges for the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2016. He has designed and commentated at numerous local, regional, and national floral events, having designed for presidential inaugurations as well as many society events around the country. He is a member of Teleflora’s acclaimed Education Specialist Team and serves as coordinator for the Teleflora Design Academy