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40 Under 40, Angelo

Chris Angelo, 39 President/CEO, Stay Green Inc. Chris Angelo is guiding Santa Clarita-based landscape company Stay Green Inc. to even greener pastures. Started in 1970 by Angelo’s parents, Richard and Charlene, Stay Green is a leader in water resource management, sustainable designs and the promotion of environmental stewardship. Chris Angelo joined the family business in 2000, serving as the company’s financial controller until 2009. He took the reigns as CEO in 2009. This year, he says, sales are up 24.8 percent, including a 17 percent gain due to an acquisition. “These results show you can have the values of a family business while still achieving outstanding fiscal results,” said Angelo, 39. Stay Green is a model for other firms looking to modernize their approach to landscaping. “I enjoy the creative process of not only helping our planet but also producing results for our clients,” Angelo said. A graduate of Cal State University, Northridge, Angelo says he continues to learn from professional mentors and colleagues in the industry. He is a member of the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce and the Next Level Network, a green industry peer group. “Listen. Learn. Honor your traditional values, but dare to innovate,” Angelo said.

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