40 UNDER 40 Matthew Lehmann PLANT HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEAD | BAILEY NURSERIES Megan Bowman DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH OPERATIONS | BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY What led to working in the industry: I've always been interested in agriculture. In college, I took an introductory horticulture class and that got me started on my love for ornamental plants, especially trees. Thing you are (un) secretly good at: Pre-bed naps. Favorite plant: Liriodendron tulipifera. Dream vacation destination: I would buy hunting land instead of a vacation. Cannot live without: Family. Most proud of: Leading the development and rollout of a global tissue culture LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) system. Thing you are (un)secretly good at: I've been told I run a good meeting and keep people focused on the tasks at hand. Favorite plant: I love snapdragons, matthiolas and delphinium - all beautiful and great cut flowers. Dream vacation destination: New Zealand. Cannot live without: Books! CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Jillian Novosad for receiving the honor of We couldn't be prouder! Jillian's energy, leadership, creativity, and innovation demonstrates her genuine passion for the horticulture industry. CELEBRATING YEARS GREENHOUSE PRODUCT NEWS 35https://mastertag.com/