We are proud to partner with over 500 creative and hardworking employees. From sales, accounting, design, maintenance, printing, converting, and shipping, each individual's unique contributions are an important part of Temkin's continued success.

Danny Temkin moved to the United States from Israel in 1976, eager to take advantage of all the opportunities he saw around him. From a small corner of Los Angeles' Fresh Flower Market, Danny started selling orders of polypropylene, a cost effective alternative to expensive cellophane packaging. In 1993 he moved his headquarters from California to Utah. In recognition of his achievements, Danny was named Utah's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2000. From one man filling orders in a cramped corner of the Flower Market, to over 500 employees spread over 455,000 square feet of business space in three countries, Danny's dream has become an undeniable reality.

Lynn Abplanalp received a Master's degree in Business from the University of Utah before beginning work as a certified public accountant for a national accounting firm. Currently, he oversees all of the financial operations of Temkin International. His business insight, coupled with his acute negotiating skills, has helped Temkin International achieve a strong financial base. His expertise is integral to Temkin's status as an industry leader. Lynn serves as the senior vice president at Temkin.

Noam Temkin began his career with Temkin International at the age of 9, hand-wrapping and packing rolls. Since that time, he went on to study both business and fine art, graduating with a BFA from California College of Arts in Oakland, CA. Noam returned to Temkin in 1999 to head up product development. He took on the creative and marketing departments soon after, focusing on improving their direction and quality. Currently, Noam is Temkin's vice president of sales and marketing. His creativity and enthusiasm contribute much to the success of Temkin International, Inc.

Tatiana Perez began her floral career at the age of fifteen, spending her summer vacations working for a major floral grower. After earning a BS degree from Florida State University, Tatiana returned to the floral industry where she excelled in positions including operations, sales, and marketing. Now as General Manager of Temkin Miami, Tatiana shares her expertise and creativity with Temkin International's floral packaging team. Tatiana's ambition and drive have been instrumental to the growth of Temkin Miami and have contributed to company's reputation for excellence.

Eduardo Melendez has led Temkin Colombia as General Manager since the division's founding in 2001. Eduardo entered the floral industry after completing a BS degree in Bogota and a Master of Business Administration degree in Edinburgh, Scotland. Early industry experiences included serving as administrative manager and head of financial planning for a major Colombian floral farm and spending eight years in the construction industry as a project manager. Under Melendez's leadership, Temkin Colombia has grown from a single-man operation to a 30,000 sq. ft. production facility. Melendez's vision for the future includes expansion into new markets and further development of the division's earth friendly packaging solutions.