TEAM BIOS

Chris joined the family business full time in partnership with his brother in 1992. Chris worked closely with the delivery portion of the business coordinating the company's partnership with the delivery pool with 60 Chicagoland florists. Chris also streamlined the company's hard-goods ordering system for cost efficiency and quality.

Customers will find Chris at the Pilsen location managing the western suburbs delivery capabilities. Chris also can be found out on delivery, meeting directly with a family for a wedding consultation, or personally setting up a wedding or event - ensuring each job is done to meet the family's standard.

Justin brought his degree in General Engineering from University of Illinois and several year's experience at Caterpiller to the family business in 2008. Justin oversees much of the company's delivery operations, relationships with several area delivery pools as well as the Information Technology of all four locations.
"This is the industry we were raised in. We believe in the floral industry and think it was has a potential to grow, while continuing to exceed the expectations of our customers in quality & service." Justin can be found at our Central Design Center in Pilsen or visiting one of the retail locations.

Zoe joined Ashland Addison in 1996 as a part-time customer service representative. Today, Zoe serves as the General Manager, overseeing daily operations, team leadership, and customer experience. Bringing years of experience in retail and floral management, Zoe is dedicated to ensuring quality, efficiency and creativity in every bouquet and arrangement.  

Committed to excellence, Zoe works closely with all our team members to create a seamless shopping experience while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer service.  Zoe can be found at our Main Design Studio!

Diane joined Ashland Addison Florist Company in 2019, after spending five years working in public relations and marketing for her University. She graduated from Utah State University with a Master in Business Administration and degrees in Marketing, Economics, and Business Administration.

Diane manages Ashland Addison's consumer website as well as all social media, marketing, promotions, public relations, advertising and communication functions.

"I am so excited to bring my design background to such an established brand like Ashland Addison. I really admire the legacy the Sheffield family has created and I can't wait to make my mark."

Diane first joined the Ashland Addison family working on accounting tasks and also organizing wire orders and providing holiday assistance. When the first computer system was employed in the early 1980s, Diane grew into role of IT management and continued that role for subsequent systems.
As the company continued to grow and expand, Diane took on the role of hiring, training and managing customer service staff.  Diane's list of duties continued to grow into an expanded role of computers, telephones, all Human Resources duties, and she even knows how to get her hands dirty in the design room when she's needed. Diane now is focused on HR and accounting roles and is located in the office at our Westchester location.

"I am blessed to have grown up under the guidance of Bill, Sr. with brotherly partnerships with Bill, Jr. and Chris that continues today. Now working with such a great, close team through accounting, IT, customer service and marketing, I am proud to have more than 30 years with Ashland Addison!"