40 Under 40, Class of 2016

Jason Blanchette

Company

Anderson's, Newport News and Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Title

Vice President

Accomplishments

  • Actively involved in the development and creation of Anderson’s new retail/restaurant location that opened earlier this spring in Virginia Beach. The store will not only sell plants and landscaping service, but also feature a full service restaurant with bar and conversation patios.
  • Serves on the Home and Garden Showplace Advisory Board and was recognized as Home and Garden Showplace’s Southern Region Store of the Year.

Extracurricular

In His Spare Time: Jason likes to participate in rigorous CrossFit training workouts. He also enjoys relaxing and sampling craft bourbons, “but never doing CrossFit while drinking craft bourbon.”

Fun Facts

Vacay and Play: When it comes time for vacation, Jason’s favorite spot to escape to is Sombrero Reef in the Florida Keys.





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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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