Floral Design School Instructors and Staff

Our school staff is comprised of industry leaders who have received nation-wide recognition in the field of floral arts, including numerous awards and commendations from such well-known organizations as F.T.D., Teleflora, the Society of American Florists, the American Academy of Florists and the American Institute of Floral Designers. No other state-licensed school can boast such a high level of credentials!

Staff Links: Phil Rulloda | Cathy Rulloda | Song Ki Yun

Phil Rulloda, AIFD, AAF, PFCI

Mr. Rulloda is widely acclaimed as one of America's leading floral designers, educators and commentators. He has appeared throughout the world as a featured speaker and designer for the industry's world-wide events. Phil has been a guest lecturer and designer in over 500 programs. His award-winning designs have been featured in publications both within and outside the industry. Phil was invited to the White House to assist in Christmas decorating and has been a visitor in many foreign countries at the invitation of heads of State.

After winning four first place awards in the coveted FTD America's Cup competition he went on to take two first place awards in the Global Inter-floral Competition. Phil then took two more first place awards at the Atlanta Invitational Competition. This gives Phil a total of eight first places in National and International competition, a mark not yet equaled among his peers.

In addition, Phil has judged the Las Floristas Pageant of Headdresses in Hollywood, assisted float companies in the Tournament of Roses Parade and contributed his design expertise to the 1984 Summer Olympic Games.

Phil is a member of the American Academy of Florists, the American Institute of Floral Designers and the Professional Floral Commentators International. He has served on the advisory board for Flowers & Magazine. Phil was also the first inductee into the Arizona Floriculture Hall of Fame. Phil was awarded the first ever AIFD Award of Design Influence which was created to recognize floral designers who have made a significant impact on the art of floral design in America.

Phil's goal is to globally share his love for flowers with each of his students. His passion for design, along with his youthful and vibrant personality reaches out and touches the soul of his every student and brings out his or her best for all the world to see.

Below is a brief list of awards and distinctions that have been bestowed upon Phil to honor his unique abilities and contributions to the floral industry. As well as many of the programs in which Phil has participated:

2007	AIFD Award of Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry
2005	AIFD National Symposium - Featured Designer - Seattle, Washington
2004	SAF PFCI - Tommy Bright Lifetime Achievement Award, Hawaii
2004	SAF National Convention - Featured Designer- Maui Hawaii
2003	Arizona State Florist Association Lifetime Honorary Member Award
2003	Tennessee State Florist Association Hall of Fame Award
2002	AIFD National Symposium - Featured Designer - San Diego, California
2001	Presenter - Art Alive, San Diego Museum of Art - California
2000	Associated Florists of Southern California First Annual - Phil Rulloda Award This award is presented each year to an individual within the floral industry that displays distinction in design and who demonstrates the characteristics most closely mirroring the purpose of the association. These are emphasis on education, achievement in floral design, and linkage within the floral community.
2000	Guatemala City, Guatemala - Guest Lecturer
2000	Garden Clubs of America - Guest Lecturer
1999	Florida State Hall of Fame Award
1999	Honolulu, Hawaii Exhibition
1999	New Jersey Hall of Fame Award
1998	Tokyo, Japan Exhibition
1994	National Garden Clubs of Mexico, featured designer
1991	First Recipient, AIFD Award of Design Influence
1990	Author, Phil and Silverio's Tropical and Contemporary Floral Design
1987	First inductee, Arizona Floriculture Hall of Fame
1984	International School of Floral Design, Mexico City
1983	(to present) Teleflora National Commentating Team
1980	Teleflora National Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii
1980	Gentse Floralien, Gent., Belgium
1978	Guest Designer/Lecturer, San Juan, Puerto Rico
1977	AIFD Southern Symposium, featured designer AIFD National Symposium, featured designer
1976	Europa Cup, Athens, Greece Guest Designer/Lecturer, Monterey, Mexico
1975	Featured designer, Dow Chemical Company First International School of Floral Design, Mexico City. World-Wide Floral Show, Tokyo
1974	United States Champion FTD America's Cup Winner

Cathy Hillen-Rulloda, AIFD, AAF, PFCI

Avante Gardens; Anaheim, California

Involved in the floral industry for over 30 years, Cathy Hillen-Rulloda AIFD, AAF, PFCI, has received top honors in numerous floral design competitions, including the coveted SAF Sylvia Cup and the 13th Annual California Top Ten Competition. She has appeared as a featured presenter and designer for more than 300 industry events throughout the US, Canada, Mexico and Japan.

A cum laude graduate of West Virginia University, Cathy first won international recognition for her work during the 1984 Olympic Games, held in Los Angeles, where she created the original designs for the athletes' awards bouquets and venue arrangements as well as the hotel floral decor for the International Olympic Committee.

Her work has appeared in numerous publications including InStyle, Flowers&, Modern Bride magazines and six nationally-distributed retail florist wedding and everyday flowers selection guides.

Cathy received AIFD's 2007 Award of Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry (along with husband Phil), is a Past President of the Southwest Chapter of AIFD and co-chaired AIFD’s 1996 National Symposium in Palm Desert, California.

Song Ki Yun, AIFD, AIFA

Fontana City Florist; Fontana, California

Song is the owner of Fontana City Florist in Fontana, California. He has been involved in the floral industry for ten years having won many competitions. He is a certified instructor for the Phil Rulloda Southern California School of Floral Design. Song has had arrangements published in the Flowers & Magazine and is a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers. Song has studied with Phil Rulloda, AIFD, Ken Senter, AIFD and Gregor Lersch. He also attends and is a featured designer at floral shows and seminars by FTD, Teleflora and other floral organizations in order to further his education. Song is also a master in the Martial Arts, having won 25 Gold medals and 5 Silver medals over the past thirty years.

Below is a sample of some of Songs accomplishments;

1991	Teleflora Bridal Bouquet	2nd Place, Contemporary 2nd Place, Traditional
1992	FTD Designer of the Year	2nd Place
1992	FTD Bridal Center piece	1st Place
1992	Teleflora Valentines Bread and Butter.	1st Place
1992	Teleflora Tropical Centerpiece	1st Place
1992	Teleflora Bridal Bouquet	3rd Place
1993	FTD Designer of the Year and Top Ten	3rd Place
1993	CSFA Top Ten Competition	Top Ten and People's Choice
1993	Flora-rama San Diego International Floral Trade Center.	1st Place
1994	FTD Designer of the Year	1st Place
1994	Teleflora Designer of the Year	1st Place
1994	CSFA Top Ten Competition	Top Ten and People's Choice
1994	Flowers & Magazine 10th Annual Design Contest	3rd Place
1995	Lomey Centerpiece Competition	1st Place, Las Vegas
1996	FTD District America's Cup	1st Place
1996	FTD West Coast Regional America's Cup	1st Place
1996	FTD National America's Cup	1st Place, Table Decoration