40 UNDER 40 Jenn Keizer-Hoback OPERATION SYSTEMS MANAGER | SMITH GARDENS Most proud of: Completing SGI's Sage X3 ERP Implementation project for inventory, sales and shipping. What led to working in the industry: My parents owned a farm and garden store when I was young, with a small garden center outside in the spring. Unusual talent(s): I am an avid Ingress player - it's a GPS-based game somewhat similar to Pokemon Go! (but also very different). Favorite plant: I love leucanthemum. Jillian Novosad DIRECTOR OF SALES | MASTERTAG What led to working in the industry: To fund extracurricular activities growing up, our entire family took part in lawn care and services after school/work, so it was always a bit " in my blood. " Best thing about job: The company culture and people I get to work alongside. Favorite hobby: Texas A&M football. Favorite plant: Hibiscus. Cannot live without: Faith and family. Jonathan Buswell DIRECTOR OF AUTOMATION | MONROVIA Most proud of: Using computer simulation to train myself on operating forestry equipment and turned that training into a real-world job in forestry operations. Interesting fact: I attained my private pilot's license. Thing you are (un)secretly good at: Backcountry navigation. Best thing about job: Company environment. Favorite hobbies: Aviation photography. Favorite plant: Calathea. I love their appearance and they appeal to my photographer side allowing for some great time lapse. 28 MAY 2024 GPNMAG.COM Juliana Baggio RESEARCH SCIENTIST | SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION Most proud of: Moving to another country to study and work. What led to working in the industry: I have always loved biology and always wanted to work with research. Thing you are (un) secretly good at: Organization. Favorite hobbies: Dancing, reading and spending time with family and friends. Bucket list: Learn a new language, learn knitting or crocheting and visit all U.S. national parks. Favorite plant: Gerberas.http://www.GPNMAG.COM