Sparta, Michigan (May 1, 2021) — GPN (Greenhouse Product News), the leading business publication for horticulture professionals, recently named Justin Keeler, General Manager at Everde Growers as an honoree in its 40 Under 40 Class of 2021.

Class members were nominated by their industry peers, based on personal and professional accomplishments. Keeler is one of 40 trailblazers under the age of 40 who exemplifies superior leadership, creativity, innovative thinking, excellence and compassion in and outside the horticulture field.

“GPN’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2021 is comprised of an outstanding group of young women and men who represent the entire spectrum of the horticulture industry,” says Tim Hodson, GPN’s editorial director. “They have the drive, passion and expertise that will propel the horticulture industry into the future.”

“The Class of 21 is a diverse and distinguished class who are the rising stars who shine in their careers as well as their personal lives. I truly believe our industry is in very good hands for many years to come,” Hodson adds.

This year’s honorees are being recognized in GPN’s May issue, and on the publication’s website — www.gpnmag.com.

Nomination forms for the Class of 2022 will be available in November on GPN’s website, www.gpnmag.com.

To learn more about GPN’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2021, visit www.gpnmag.com/40-under-40 or contact Tim Hodson at thodson@greatamericanpublish.com.

GPN is a business-to-business publication published exclusively for more than 19,000 greenhouse growers and researchers in the floriculture industry.