Bert Ford AIFD | PFCI
Ford Flower Company
Salem, New Hampshire
Bert Ford AIFD, PFCI is one of New England’s leading floral design professionals. He was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) in 2001 and into the Professional Floral Communicators International (PFCI) in 2010. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Plant Science, he is the owner of Ford Flower Company in
Salem, New Hampshire. His current facility, which he moved to in 1999, was partially financed through his Teleflora rebates, proving that creative design and creative finance can go hand-in-hand.
Bert delights in creating different and unique designs, incorporating nature, art and today’s trends into his designs. He has extensive and broad-based experience in the floral industry, blending strengths in design, buying and selling techniques, and floral shop operation and management to present the full spectrum of floral design. His work has been featured in numerous publications in the United States, including several covers and feature articles in Flowers& magazine.
Bert has served as president of Teleflora’s New Hampshire-Vermont Unit and is a member of Teleflora’s prestigious team of Education Specialists.