40 Under 40, Class of 2013

Laura Robles

Company

Neal Mast and Son Greenhouses/Mast Young Plants, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Job Title

Research and Development Manager

Accomplishments

Selected to be an All-American Selections judge for the bedding plant and vegetable categories; Helped grow company”s research and development program and is responsible for a wide assortment of plant trials.

Extracurricular

Always has a taste for: Thai and Chinese food. Hobbies: Gardening, fly-fishing with her husband and father, cooking, playing piano and spending time with her family and dogs.

Fun Facts

Hanging out in the family tree: Laura”s seventh maternal grandfather was a scout for George Washington and she is a distant relative of Sequoyah, the Cherokee silversmith who invented the Cherokee alphabet.





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GPN recognizes 40 industry professionals under the age of 40 who are helping to determine the future of the horticulture industry. These individuals are today’s movers and shakers who are already setting the pace for tomorrow.
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