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40 Under 40, Class of 2023

Tanner Allen

Company

Westerlay Orchids

Job Title

Product Development Manager

Accomplishments

  • Established the company’s carbon footprint tracking as a benchmark with others and a way to reduce its overall footprint.
  • Has become part of Westerlay’s leadership team and oversees testing and selecting new varieties.
  • Being from Kansas, made his dream to become a California farmer a reality for the past 10 years.

Extracurricular

Off the Clock: An avid cyclist and musician, Tanner can be found taking long bike rides with friends or writing, recording, and playing shows with his band.

Fun Facts

Ready to Relax: Tanner’s favorite place to get away with the family is Palm Springs, California. “I love the desert and being near Joshua Tree; all of the mid-century and art deco architecture is
my favorite.”





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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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