SAN JOSE, CA – JULY 2022 – Silicon Valley Business Journal has announced their honorees for this year’s “40 Under 40” awards. Included in this impressive group of rising Bay Area entrepreneurs was Justin White, CEO of K&D Landscaping, headquartered in Watsonville, CA. These up and coming individuals are paving the way for the future of the Silicon Valley and their course of progress worthy of being watched. Other honorees in the group consist of tech leaders from Google, SAP, San Francisco 49ers and other Bay Area movers.
All 40 honorees will be recognized at this year’s “40 Under 40” in-person event held on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the Serpentine Pavilion in San Jose. This “venue” is actually a traveling architectural exhibit created by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels. Tickets to the event are available here.
About Justin White
Justin White is the CEO of K&D Landscaping, a full-service construction, water management and maintenance company located in Santa Cruz county, California. Taking over the family business in 2015, White has focused on sustainable growth with increased profitability. Expanding upon a solid foundation his parents built over 30 years ago, White took K&D from a small, $1 million mom-and-pop operation to a humming $12 million, technology-driven company in just the last 6 years.
White is an active member of the community; sitting on multiple non-profit boards and leading many community beautification projects to fruition. He donates his time and knowledge through guest appearances on informational webinars and business podcasts, speaking at local schools and national conferences, and mentoring other hopeful second-generation CEOs.
White has embraced technology and focuses on being a leader in the industry with his innovative strategies. With momentum on their side, K&D is poised to continue their aggressive growth trajectory with a goal of $30 million by 2030.
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About K&D Landscaping, Inc.
K&D Landscaping has been serving the local area for over 35 years. The company started with just one truck and a lawnmower but has since developed into a successful and growing landscaping business on the Central Coast. With the goal of creating functional and beautiful outdoor living areas for both residential and commercial clients, as well as leading the way in water management and technology-driven maintenance, this company is experiencing explosive growth that shows no signs of slowing down. For more information, please visit https://kndlandscaping.com/ or call (831)728-4018.
For media inquiries, contact Lelah White at (831)854-3003; lelah@kndlandscaping.com