07/03/2026
Celebrating Ursula 💐
This month, we’re celebrating Ursula and her incredible 49-year career in the floral industry.
Ursula began her floral journey in 1977 with David L. Jones, where she started as a cashier, switchboard operator, and telex machine operator. A few years later, she moved into the Supply Department, where her interest in purchasing, sourcing, and imports began to grow.
By the late 1980s, Ursula had moved into supply purchasing, a role that would take her around the world. Over the years, she travelled throughout Asia on buying trips, including the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China. At a time when few women in the floral industry were travelling internationally to buy, Ursula was building vendor relationships, sourcing new products, and helping shape the supply side of the business with confidence, dedication, and care.
Her knowledge, work ethic, and passion for her craft have made a lasting impact on United Floral, our Supply Department, and the customers we support every day.
After 49 incredible years, Ursula is looking forward to retirement and spending more time with her grandchildren, camping, gardening, and travelling to visit family in Europe.
Ursula, thank you for everything you have given to this industry and to our team. Your knowledge, presence, and dedication will be deeply missed, but your impact will continue to be felt for years to come.
Please join us in celebrating Ursula and wishing her all the very best in this next chapter. 💛
