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Episode 062: Marie Ackerman was an icon in the floral industry and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Today Vonda is joined by Julie Poeltler AIFD, PFCI, IMF, CFA and Tim Farrell AIFD, PFCI, AAF, who were close friends of Marie, to chat among friends and share a few stories about Marie. Marie touched so many lives, in so many ways that we truly will never know the extent of the ripple effect of her life.   
 
Marie gave her life to the betterment of the Floral Industry. After just a few years working in a local flower shop, she joined American Floral Services in Oklahoma City, OK as the Director of Education and Special Projects, where she managed the AFS Education Center with additional responsibilities in book and magazine publishing, then went on to  be the Vice President of Educational Services for Teleflora. In this position she managed the Teleflora Education Center, oversaw copy editing for two monthly publications, presented at a variety of National Design Symposia and State and National Floral shows, and developed containers for retail florists. She had many, many accolades, and you can read the full  Obituary here.

We encourage you to donate to the Marie Ackerman AIFD Fund

Rest in peace, my dear friend.

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