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Leadership Team

Howard Hurst

President

In 1886, Joseph B. Hurst and David Tipton started a floral business in downtown Little Rock. Under the leadership of Hurst’s grandson, Howard, the company continues to fulfill its commitment to delivering “Guaranteed Satisfaction” with every order. Following a childhood spent at the store, Howard became vice president after graduating with high honors from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1980. Four years later at 26, he assumed the position of president from his father, Joe Hurst. Since then, he has continually surrounded himself with extremely hard working and talented staff enabling expansion to Conway and Pine Bluff. Today, it is a full-scale, specialty retailer, with vast in-store and online floral design, plants, gifts and decor that meet the Tipton & Hurst standard of excellence. 

Chris Norwood

Vice President

Chris is one of the most recognizable faces at Tipton & Hurst and highly respected in the state’s event industry as a floral design genius. As the company’s vice president, he is passionate about serving customers and the florist community, previously serving as the National President of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), President of the Arkansas Florist Association, and CEO and Chairman of the AIFD Foundation. He was inducted into the American Academy of Floriculture and is an avid supporter of Arkansas philanthropic causes, including the Arkansas Cancer Research Foundation, American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Arkansas, and more. Chris shares his floral expertise and brightens spirits every Tuesday on KATV’s Good Morning Arkansas and through his internationally-watched daily “Happy” videos on Tipton & Hurst’s Facebook page.

Christina Day

Wedding & Events Director

Since joining the team in 2018, Christina has leveraged her organizational skills, creative planning and meticulous attention to detail to successfully oversee Tipton & Hurst events—from large-scale weddings to 2,000-plus seated dinners. As a member of the leadership team, she has helped expand the company’s in-store and online floral, gift and decor offerings and launch its full-service bridal registries. Whether she’s juggling philanthropic events, serving as a liaison to our VIP clients or keeping the events team on track, she remains dedicated to meeting, and exceeding, expectations.

Misty Clearman

Controller

Heights Team

Jennifer Gattini

Fresh Flower Manager

Freda Rice

Wholesale Flower Manager

Jerry Stroud

Distribution Manager

Billy Wilson

Delivery Manager

Conway Team

Jamie Breeding

Conway Store Manager & Bridal Consultant

Pine Bluff Team

J’lyn Tucker

Pine Bluff Store Manager

Dixie Pittilo

Interior Design Manager
Delayed Opening

All locations open at 11am today due to winter weather.

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