DETROIT – Co-Owner of Blumz by JRDesigns, Jerome Raska, was recently elected as the new president of the Michigan Floral Association. Raska has over 30 years of experience in the floral industry but is most known for his expertise as a teacher and educator in the industry. He serves on many boards in the Metro Detroit area including the Ferndale DDA, Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau and The Ferndale Rotary.
Raska and his partner Robbin Yelverton opened their first store in Detroit over 15 years ago and together have over 60 years of experience working in the industry. Blumz by JRDesigns is an award winning event planning and floral design company and coins itself as a "one stop shop" and can assist customers with florals, linens, rentals, invitations, lighting, tenting, tuxedos and more.
Fore more information on Blumz, contact Sadie Quagliotto at 248-398-5130 or by email at [email protected]
Blumz Co-Owner Assumes Elected Position
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