May 2023 40 Under 40
Honorees of 2023 — Meet GPN’s 40 Under 40 Class By Abby McGarry

I’m honored to introduce you to GPN’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023.

In this 12th year of the program, these honorees join esteemed alumni who have had a huge impact on the horticulture industry.

This year’s 40 men and women were nominated by their peers for achievements in their personal and professional lives. They represent a vast cross-section of our industry — from plant entrepreneurs to Ph.D. researchers growers to marketers, and everything in between.

Each person demonstrates superior leadership, creativity, compassion and innovative thinking.In the following pages, you’ll learn more about their accomplishments and the ways they like to spend their time off the clock. They are already making a difference and have big plans as they continue to grow in the industry.