40 Under 40, Class of 2016

Shaun Schoonhoven

Company

Metrolina Greenhouses, Huntersville, North Carolina

Job Title

Retail Team Lead

Accomplishments

  • Works with one of the largest mass merchandise retailers to continually drive product freshness initiatives.
  • Collaborates with suppliers and breeders to develop innovative strategies that help drive the industry forward and provide consumers with new products.

Extracurricular

Chef Shaun: One of his favorite hobbies is cooking. “I watch a ridiculous amount reality cooking shows and studying cooking techniques on YouTube. I enjoy watching people preparing dishes and then making them my own.”

Fun Facts

Hidden Talent? Singing. “My karaoke abilities, especially when it comes to Eminem.”

Gotta Watch It: “Moulin Rouge.” “I love the foreshadowing, the music, the costumes and the style.”