40 Under 40, Class of 2017

Ken Klopp II

Company

Marketing Garden

Job Title

Owner

Accomplishments

  • Developed the Perfect Plant for garden centers — an interactive kiosk that provides customers with a personalized guide to find plants and other products in a garden center.
  • Building a business that helps other family-run businesses be more successful. Partners with garden centers to help them navigate challenging areas and solve problems.

Extracurricular

Rocky Mountain High: During his “down” time, Ken enjoys camping and hiking Colorado 14’ers (mountains higher than 14,000 feet elevation.)

Fun Facts

Delicious Dessert: His favorite food is grandma’s tapioca pudding.