May 2016 40 Under 40

40 Under 40: In a Class of Their Own By Tim Hodson

I’d like you to meet this year’s class of GPN’s 40 Under 40.

These 18 women and 22 men were nominated by their peers for their accomplishments so far in their careers as well as the potential they have to offer to our industry in the coming years.

This year’s class covers a wide spectrum of the industry — growers, researchers, breeders, retailers, green industry communicators and so many more important positions that make our industry tick.

The one thing they all have in common is they are doers! They make things happen in their own businesses as well as for their diverse customers, their suppliers, the gardening public as well as the rest of the horticulture industry.

Say hello to this year’s class!

Do you know someone?

If you know an individual that is really making a difference in our industry, and is under the age of 40, then we want to know more about that person for next year’s class — but not just yet.
Nominations for GPN’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2017 will be accepted on www.gpnmag.com beginning in November.

We will provide additional information on how to nominate candidates for next year’s class in upcoming issues of GPN and our enewsletter, GPN Weekly.