Member Stories
Beyond the Bio: Chris Collum-Williams
Meet the Speaker — Chris Collum-Williams AIFD CFD TMF
Chris Collum-Williams was the featured speaker at the 2024 Texas Floral Showcase in Salado. He will present two sessions at the Texas Floral Expo on June 27-29, 2025.
His 32-year career began in Levelland, Texas, as a delivery driver. As a Texas Master Florist, Collum-Williams launched a freelance career with jobs across the United States. He won the WesTexas New Mexico Florist Association (WTNM) Silver Cup Competition, and in 2010, he was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). Collum-Williams won the Texas Cup Competition and was named Texas Designer of the Year in 2015. He is a WTNM Past President, recipient of the WTNM Silver Rose Award and currently serves as a director on the AIFD National Board.Â
Read MoreBeyond the Bio: Beth O’Reilly
Meet the Speaker — Beth O’Reilly AIFD CFD TMF
A former Texas Cup and Mayesh Design Star winner, Beth O’Reilly was also a competitor on the HBO MAX show Full Bloom Season 1. She is the featured speaker at the Texas Floral Spotlight at Platinum Level Texas Floral Education Underwriter Bill Doran Company in San Antonio on April 3. Attend this TSFA event to enjoy an awe-inspiring presentation on Fiestas With Flair! There is no charge for TSFA members to attend, but registration is required.
Read More