Tim Estes CFEE – PRESIDENT
A well-known name in the float building industry with over 35 years experience in building floats, Tim has overseen the construction of over 500 Rose Parade floats and countless number of floats in parades throughout the United States and Canada. Tim has assembled an extremely qualified and talented team in all areas of construction, design, engineering, animation, sculpturing and decoration. A hands-on president, Tim designs the structural engineering of Fiesta’s floats and oversees the development and implementation throughout the construction and sophisticated animation stages. He is a current Board Member of CalFest (California / Nevada Festivals & Events Association) and a Certified Festival & Events Executive (CFEE).

Jim Hynd AIFD – VICE PRESIDENT AND FLORAL DIRECTOR
A key to Fiesta’s great success for over 45 years, Jim coordinates the construction and art departments with his artistic interpretation of the float designs, determining the selection and use of floral materials. His creative work has appeared on more prize-winning floats than any other floral designer in the history of the Tournament of Roses Parade. He is greatly respected for his innovative contributions in float decoration and decoration materials.

Jim is a charter member of the American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) and the recipient of AIFD’s 1998 Award of Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry. His design work is known throughout the world having won numerous world class floral design competitions held in the United States, Europe and Asia. He is a frequent guest speaker and judge at major floral seminars, exhibits and competitions.

Raul Rodriguez – LEAD DESIGNER
Known throughout the world as the “premier designer of the Tournament of Roses Parade”, Raul has worked with Fiesta for over 40 years and his exceptional talent in creating beautiful float concepts continues to evolve to a higher level in design work due to his many years of experience, not only in the parade industry, but also in numerous related areas of art design. This includes marquee display in Las Vegas, Reno and Laughlin, Nevada. Raul’s talents have been used in creating displays for Harley Davidson International, wine labels and restaurant interiors.

Beverly Stansbury – PROJECT MANAGER
A second-generation float builder, Beverly has been involved in the float industry and the Tournament of Roses Parade for over thirty-five years. Beverly’s management positions have included that of art director, floral director, and decoration coordinator. Her many duties include acting as a liaison between FPF clients and the Tournament of Roses Association as well as working directly with flower brokers in securing and purchasing all the floral materials used by Fiesta. Beverly also manages the scheduling of float supervisors and decoration crews plus organizes the riders, costuming and music for our floats in addition to special events and projects throughout the year.

Claudia Dial – ART DIRECTOR
Fiesta’s Art Director for the past 19 years, Claudia has been involved with the Rose Parade for over 30 years. Her artistic experience and knowledge of flowers provides her the expertise in overseeing all artistic aspects during the float creation process. Claudia’s ability to plan and keep track of each and every facet of all the floats plays a major factor in Fiesta creating numerous prize winning floats in exacting detail.

FLOAT SUPERVISORS
Fiesta Parade Floats boasts the largest year-round staff. Each float is assigned one or two seasoned, full-time, float supervisors and a veteran float-decorating crew. Float supervisors manage the final preparation of each float during Decorating Week and up until the final hours when the floats enter the parade route.