Jason Cupp

Current

• CEO and Managing Consultant at Viridian Group, Inc.
• Past President at Professional Landcare Network

Past

• President and CEO at Highland Outdoor
• President and CEO at The Kincaide Company
• Part Time Staff at Young Life

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Education

• University of Kansas

Recommended

45 people have recommended Jason

Connections

401 connections

Industry

Management Consulting

Websites

• My Website
• My Company

Jason Cupp’s Summary

Dedication. Commitment. Results Oriented. Passion. Entrepreneurial Spirit. Thought Leadership. Impactful.

These are some of the words that come to mind when you think of Jason Cupp. These are some of his characteristics that have made him successful.

Jason is a highly accomplished professional, having produced significant results with organizations of all sizes and in a wide array of industries. Through his entrepreneurial mind, Jason has not only grown his business, but also his clients’ businesses. With his encouraging style of coaching, clients can expect to be energized about their business, no matter how big or small, and feel confident the next steps will accomplish their goals.

Jason currently holds numerous positions that strengthen his commitment and knowledge to run Viridian Group. He brings this expertise to you...

With 24 Years as a Business Owner, President and CEO of companies in the Design/Build and Maintenance specialty of the Green Industry, Jason has run companies with over 100 employees and revenues of millions of dollars. Now, he's known as an Exterior Design Consultant nationwide.

In 2008 and 2009, he led a national Non-Profit Trade Association and now serves as a Past President of the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), which represents 4,300+ green industry members. Jason was the youngest president of any national green industry trade association.

As a Kolbe® Certified Consultant, Jason creates team synergy and defines natural instincts to hundreds of employees and companies across North America.

A Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) since 2001, Jason represents professionalism and knowledge, and is a trusted green industry professional and executive.

Currently serves on the GIE Board and PAB for PLANET. In the past, he has served numerous non-profit Boards and Committees in and out of the Green Industry.

Jason Cupp’s Specialties:

Sales
Marketing
Human Resources
Management Consulting
Value Chain Orientation
Financial Analysis
Team Building and Exercises
Branding and Identity
Organic Networking

Jason Cupp’s Experience

• CEO and Managing Consultant

  Viridian Group, Inc.

  (Management Consulting industry)

  January 2006 — Present (3 years 11 months)

  Viridian Group is a Business Management Consulting Firm focusing on Marketing, Sales, Crisis Management, Human Resources and Team Building, using Kolbe Wisdom as the backbone of its deliverable concepts. Viridian Group Prinicipal Jason Cupp is a Kolbe Certified Consultant, and has worked with over 350 Clients from coast to coast.

• Past President

  Professional Landcare Network

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  1998 — Present (11 years )

  The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is the largest trade association serving landscape management, design/build/install, lawn care and interior plantscaping contractors in the United States.

• President and CEO

  Highland Outdoor

  (Construction industry)

  January 2005 — November 2009 (4 years 11 months)

  Highland Outdoor is the premier provider of residential design/build, landscape and maintenance in Kansas City and the Midwest.

• President and CEO

  The Kincaide Company

  (Public Company; 11-50 employees; Construction industry)

  March 1986 — December 2004 (18 years 10 months)

• Part Time Staff

  Young Life

  (Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Religious Institutions industry)

  1992 — 1996 (4 years )

  Young Life is a non-denominational youth ministry for middle school and high school students.

Jason Cupp’s Education

• University of Kansas

  1991 — 1995

Additional Information

Jason Cupp’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Company

Jason Cupp’s Interests:

Networking Technology Web 2.0 Social Media Professional Speaking Chicago Cubs Kansas Jayhawks Traveling

Jason Cupp’s Groups:

Young Life Chicagoland
Professional Landcare Network
Associated Landscape Contractors of America, Jacobs Well Church, Young Life Kansas City

•    Alpha Gamma Rho Alumni Network
•    WESTERN Nursery and Landscape Association
•    Kolbe Certified Consultants Network
•    Capital Leadership Council

Jason Cupp’s Honors:

Certified Landscape Professional
Kolbe Certified Consultant
2009 Kansas City Top 10 Companies
PLANET AEF Ambassador (with 2008 BOD)
Design Charette Participant, Ground Zero Memorial

Jason Cupp’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch