Lane D DeVriesLane DeVries is a Dutch-born entrepreneur, horticultural innovator, and industry leader whose four-decade career helped shape the modern American flower industry. In 1983, he arrived in the United States with just $160 and a dream. Over the next 40 yars he built Sun Valley Floral Farms into one of North America's largest and most respected flower-growing companies, recognized for its world-class tulips, lilies, and iris, and emerged as a respected voice for purpose-driven leadership in the floral industry.Today, as President of CalFlowers, the national floral-industry trade association, DeVries continues to champion the American Floral Industry at large with innovation, integrity and vision. His story, spanning immigration, entrepreneurship, faith, and perseverance-embodies the true American Dream.DeVries has been honored by both the Society of American Florists and the International Fresh Produce Association as: ' Floral Marketer of the Year and is widely known as "Mr. Women's Day" for promoting the celebration of women through flowers. He lives in Northern California, where he continues to mentor and inspire new generations of purpose-driven leaders.________________________________________ Read More Read Less