Layci Gragnani

Greenheart Farms, Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Ornamental Marketing and Sales Director

Vice president of Central Coast Greenhouse Growers Association; Responsible for developing innovative advertising and promotional campaigns and materials to sell roses to a new generation of consumers; Active participant in OFA committees

Favorite vacation spot: Chicago during the months of April to October. Plans to compete in six half marathons in 2012. Has a goal of visiting all 50 states before her 30th birthday — currently she is at 44.

In her family tree: Related to Davy Crockett on her mother’s side but, “Don’t worry, you will not see me in a raccoon hat any time soon.”