Valley Gifts & Signs owner , Jean Gust has been involved in floral since her first job as a junior in high school. Starting out cleaning, window displays, processing in flowers & finally getting to do design work. Jean has worked as a designer in several Ia. & Wi. shops. Opening her own flower shop in 2002.
EDUCATION
* In 1970 she attended American Floral Art in Chicago to earn a certificate in floral 
design.
design.* In 2007 she earned her Iowa Master Florist Certificate
* Attends all Iowa Florist's Association Conventions to learn from top USA designers
PRESS
Articles in Oelwein Daily Register, Fayette County Union & Elgin Echo about helping design floral arrangements for Governor Culver's Inaugural 2007.
AWARDS
Iowa Florist's Association - Peoples Choice Award 2005
Iowa Florist's Association - Designer of the Year 2006
Iowa Florist's Association - Premeir Cup 2007
Minnesota's State Florist Association Designer of the Year 2007
LEADERSHIP
Iowa Florist's Association Board Member 2008 & 2009
Vice President of Clermont Community Club 2009
Valley Gifts & Signs
75 Mill St. Clermont, Ia 52135
Phone 563-423-5169
email: valleyflowers@acegroup.cc
Facebook: Valley Flowers & Gifts
