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 Wesley Berry
A lifetime in the floral business provides the basis upon which Wesley Berry can draw when developing strategies for his florist business. When asked his business philosophy Wes always responds, “Prepare for the worst, but expect the best.” Thirty years ago, he wrote those words on a piece of paper that he still keeps in his pocket. Although over the years he has re-written it many times, it still serves as a constant reminder for him to balance risks with opportunities; for without risks there are no real opportunities.
Wes met his wife Mi Lee while teaching a floral design class in 1985. “She was the most talented student I had ever seen and the most adorable too. One evening, before class, I asked her if class ends early, maybe we would have time to grab a cup of coffee. We have been together ever since.”
As a second-generation florist, he has seen many changes in the floral industry over the years. From the old fashioned Western Union Tele-type to the first beta test of Mercury to the Internet, Wes has seen it all. He graduated from the Oakland Technical Center in 1975 completing the Floriculture & Agriscience Program with a grade point average of 4.0. In 1981, he completed the prestigious FTD Master Florist Manager certification program.
As the President of Wesley Berry Flowers, he has demonstrated a strategic style of management by building a successful multi-million dollar brick and mortar business. With a reputation for quality and service, Wesley Berry Flowers has been voted “Michigan’s Best Florist” by The Detroit News for the last five years. Wesley Berry Flowers has also been recognized nationally for the past five years as one of the “Top 50 Teleflora Florists,” and has been one of the “Top 100 FTD Florists” for four consecutive years. He was honored in 2003 with the “Ring of Hope Community Service Award” presented by the Pheasant Ring Community, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and other services to autistic adults. The Society of American Florists inducted him in 2005 into the American Academy of Floriculture. In 2008, three major awards were received; the NAACP Oakland County Chapter presented its “Corporate Leadership Award,” the Wholesale Florist & Supplier Association awarded Wesley Berry “Retail Florist of the Year for Outstanding Community Involvement,” and the West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce awarded Wes “Business Person of the Year” .
Since 1993 Wesley Berry Flowers, has maintained a major internet presence. He is the Headmaster of the Professional Florists’ Institute, a floral design school licensed by the State of Michigan Board of Education since 1978. He has maintained professional memberships with The Chamber of Commerce, The Society of American Florists, Michigan State Florist Association, and The Allied Florist Association with which he has served on the Board of Directors.
Wes has consulted in the establishments of over 40 retail florist shops. In the 1980’s he established a franchise system of 30 retail flower shops operating in five states. Selling off most of those franchises in the 1990’s, he still maintains a few franchise relationships. He has commentated and designed in several FTD Design Shows. In the 1980’s he designed sets for several ABC and CBS television shows. He served as Art Commissioner in the city of Livonia, which is one of the largest cities in Michigan. Wes has been a guest on several talk shows and has been interviewed countless times by broadcast and print media.
Wes is a member of the Rotary Club, Optimist Club, Freemasons, Shriners, Knights Templars, Wabeek County Club and Detroit Athletic Club. As a member of Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church, he currently serves on its Board of Trustees. He has served on the Board of Directors of the West Bloomfield Education Foundation, Youth Assistance and on the Henry Ford Hospital Community Board. He is also on the Board of Directors of a local youth baseball organization. Wes resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife Mi Lee and their four sons Aaron (16), Brandon (15), Bradley (15), and Wesley (14). He enjoys sailing, fishing, golf and most of all spending time with his family.
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