Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the HILA Class of 2025 print edition of Greenhouse Management under the headline “Heather Gronek.”
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Read the full profile on Heather here.
Watch a video of Heather from the Horticultural Industries Leadership Awards at Cultivate'25 here.
Heather on growth:
“I openly love change. You won’t grow if you stay the same. In order to grow, you must view change as an opportunity — not a threat — and embrace the growth mindset.”
Heather on what drives her:
“Once I got involved with R&D, I discovered that I have a passion for being in the R&D department. I love being able to take that new plant and see it go all the way to market. It’s a great feeling to be able to see something that you’ve been trialing make it all the way through.”
What others are saying:
“Heather is a standout leader in the field. She melds technical expertise with business acumen, a collaborative spirit and a commitment to horticultural excellence, positioning her as a driving force in our industry.” — Corrina Murray, Plant Development Services, Inc.
Stay tuned for a full profile of Heather!
Meet the rest of the HILA Class of 2025:
Bill Dewar, Dewar Nurseries
Belal El-Hassan, Hendriks Greenhouses
Tom Knezick, Pinelands Nursery
Gary Neels, Qualitree
Susie Raker, Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants
John Gaydos, Proven Winners, Lifetime Achievement Award
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