Behind the Blooms: First in series is Joel Fortin

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Name: Joel Fortin

Age: 37

Occupation: Garden Center Manager

Background: Born on the 4th of July, Joel is a firecracker by nature! He has his Bachelors in Economics, from UMKC and a Masters in Strategic Planning from Baker. He was a strategist for an environmental engineering firm for several years, after serving 5 years aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in the US Navy.

Favorite Flower: Delphinium

Favorite Shrub: Peony

Current Projects: Nursery Marketing and Inventory Management for a local greenhouse, high tunnel installation and perennial forecasting.