McHutchison Adds 2 Data Specialists
June 4, 2026 | 3 min to read
Naperville, Ill. – McHutchison, a leading U.S. horticultural distributor serving North American greenhouse and nursery markets, has added two experienced data specialists to its organization.
Aidan Blanco is the new software developer for McHutchison, filling a much-needed role for the company. His background is in the software development life cycle, object-oriented languages, BI and large language models (AI). Blanco will be taking on the NA PowerBI initiative as his first project with McHutchison. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Old Dominion University. Blanco will be based in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Taylor Gentry is a business data integration specialist for McHutchison. She has proven experience in data governance, ERP management and a track record of supporting system transitions, data cleanup and vendor catalog accuracy. Gentry will strengthen the company’s data foundation which ultimately will help to grow its digital capabilities. Prior to joining McHutchison in this full-time role, she performed contract work with various teams inside the company. Gentry will be based remotely in Boise, Idaho.
“The addition of Taylor and Aidan to our expanding data team allows us to stay on the forefront when it comes to information accuracy and support,” said Ken Turrentine, President of McHutchison. “Their technical experience and knowledge base will help us to better serve our customers, business partners and the horticultural industry.”
For more details about McHutchison, please visit www.mchutchison.com.
About McHutchison
Founded in 1902, McHutchison was built on service, quality and dependability. McHutchison provides service-oriented wholesale distribution of plants and related products in North America. The most important resource is its dedicated staff, which provides tailored business solutions that drive growth and value for customers and suppliers. Extensive experience and creative thinking ensure that McHutchison purveys the best suppliers and most sustainable solutions to build any business.
The company’s web shop provides online access where customers can select horticultural materials ranging from tissue culture and unrooted cuttings to pre-finished annuals and finished material including perennials, trees and shrubs along with supplies. McHutchison takes pride in maintaining the company’s vision filled with growth and opportunities while staying true to an unwavering commitment to distribute the best quality products and services. For more information on McHutchison, please visit www.mchutchison.com.