GREENSBORO, GA, August 20, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Lisa Petty has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Petty's professional journey reflects nearly two decades of dedication to the freight and logistics industry, marked by entrepreneurial vision and a commitment to building lasting partnerships. Since 2010, she has served as the owner, founder and chief executive officer of CalGal Freight Solutions, operated through CalGal Enterprises Inc.
In this capacity, Ms. Petty oversees a geographically diverse team with members based in the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, Colombia, Georgia, Arizona and South Carolina. She leads the company's strategic direction, hiring, leadership development and organizational growth while building systems that allow the business to scale sustainably. She is equally committed to fostering a culture where employees feel valued and customers receive exceptional service. As freight fraud continues to rise across the transportation industry, Ms. Petty has also become an advocate for working through trusted brokerage partnerships and vetted carrier networks to help protect clients' supply chains.
A hallmark of Ms. Petty's leadership is her belief that logistics is fundamentally a relationship business. She has built CalGal Freight Solutions by developing long-term partnerships with clients, many of whom have become personal friends over the years. She takes pride in helping customers grow alongside her own company, viewing every relationship as a true partnership rooted in mutual success and professionalism. One example is a customer in the pet industry that began shipping only a handful of loads and has since grown into a national brand delivering truckloads to retailers including Kroger, PetSmart and Chewy. CalGal Freight Solutions has become particularly well known for supporting emerging brands in the health, wellness and pet industries, helping mission-driven companies scale their supply chains through dependable transportation solutions.
Since 2010, Ms. Petty has built CalGal Freight Solutions through long-standing strategic partnerships with American Group and, more recently, Trinity Logistics, allowing the company to combine personalized service with the scale, technology and carrier networks of two well-established logistics organizations. This collaborative approach enables CalGal to deliver customized transportation solutions while remaining focused on what matters most: taking exceptional care of its customers. Since 2023, she has also served as an angel investor for Sarilla, reflecting her passion for supporting mission-driven companies making a positive impact in health and wellness.
From 2006 to 2009, Ms. Petty worked as a shipping consultant for Unishippers, where she gained hands-on experience selling and brokering less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload and small parcel transportation solutions. Earlier, she served as a sales representative and fine wine specialist for Gallo Wine Company from 2003 to 2006. During this time, she received extensive business training and developed the sales discipline and work ethic that would become the foundation of her entrepreneurial career.
Ms. Petty earned a Bachelor of Science in International Business with an emphasis in marketing from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in 2002. The knowledge gained through her studies has been instrumental throughout her career, particularly in navigating the complexities of sales, marketing and business development within the transportation industry.
Beyond her work with CalGal, Ms. Petty is co-creating FreightScript alongside her husband, Chad Petty. FreightScript is an AI-powered platform designed specifically for freight sales professionals, born from Lisa's nearly two decades of real-world logistics experience and Chad's background in sales, entrepreneurship and technology. Together, they recognized an opportunity to preserve valuable industry knowledge, scale proven sales processes and help transportation professionals build stronger customer relationships through intelligent technology.
Designed to streamline prospecting, capture institutional knowledge and simplify daily sales workflows, FreightScript reflects the couple's vision of using artificial intelligence to enhance rather than replace the human side of sales. Their goal is to help logistics professionals spend less time managing information and more time building meaningful customer relationships while raising the overall standard of service throughout the industry.
Ms. Petty's approach to business and leadership has been shaped by both resilience and the values instilled by her parents. She credits her mother with teaching her the importance of excellence, perseverance and setting high standards, while her father modeled an unwavering work ethic. Together, those influences helped shape her entrepreneurial mindset and deep sense of responsibility to both her customers and her team.
Beyond business, Ms. Petty is passionate about living intentionally and creating a positive legacy for her family. Choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle has been one of the most meaningful decisions of her life. Growing up around alcohol influenced that choice, and she wanted to create an environment where her daughters experience greater presence, connection and intentional living. While she does not seek to persuade others, she hopes her story encourages those who have quietly wondered what life might look like without alcohol to explore that possibility for themselves.
Ms. Petty's contributions to American Group have been recognized through honors including The Million Dollar Agency Award and additional organizational recognition for her performance. In 2026, she was also featured in Voyage Atlanta, further highlighting her visibility within the business community.
Ms. Petty is dedicated to mentoring others within her field and invests considerable effort into both her own personal growth and the professional development of her team. She remains committed to building an organization where employees feel empowered, customers become long-term advocates and efficient systems support sustainable growth without compromising service or company culture.
Whether through CalGal Freight Solutions or FreightScript, Ms. Petty's mission remains the same: helping people grow by building meaningful relationships, creating better systems and serving others with excellence.
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