Ryan Carter is a dynamic entrepreneur, logistics industry leader, and growth‑focused CEO known for building high‑performance organizations that excel in service, culture, and operational execution. With more than a decade of experience scaling transportation and supply‑chain enterprises across North America, Ryan has earned a reputation for strategic vision, disciplined leadership, and a deep commitment to innovation and community impact.
Since co‑founding the U.S. division of a leading North American logistics and transportation enterprise in 2010, Ryan has played a pivotal role in transforming the organization from a regional operation into one of the nation’s most respected providers. The company operates a state‑of‑the‑art fleet of refrigerated tractor‑trailers and delivers comprehensive logistics solutions, including freight brokerage, LTL, and Managed Transportation Services, supporting the movement of time‑sensitive products across North America.
Ryan’s leadership philosophy emphasizes people, performance, and long‑term value creation. His focus on culture and operational excellence has helped the organization earn numerous industry and workplace accolades, including Fort Myers’ Chamber of Commerce Big Business of the Year (2024); Florida Trend and Gulfshore Business Best Places to Work (2022–2025); the ALAN Humanitarian Award for Employee Engagement (2023); the Uncommon Friends Foundation Business Ethics Award (2021); and the Large Business of the Year Award from Lee County Economic Development and the Horizon Council (2019). The company has also been recognized eight times on the INC. 5000 Fastest‑Growing Private Companies list, named an INC. Private Titan (2020), and ranked among both Florida’s Top 50 Private Companies and Florida’s Top 500 Fastest‑Growing Companies.
Beyond his executive responsibilities, Ryan is deeply engaged in civic leadership and philanthropy. He serves on the boards of the Lee Health Foundation, Horizon Foundation, and Community Cooperative, and contributes his industry expertise through FGCU’s Lutgert College of Business Advisory Council and Supply Chain Management Board. He is also a graduate of Leadership Florida’s Connect Class 11.
Ryan’s entrepreneurial achievements have earned him significant recognition, including Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year (2024), Florida Businessperson of the Year (2020) and national runner‑up by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Business Observer’s 40 Under 40 (2019), and the SBDC Florida Entrepreneur of the Year (2019).
A graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics, Ryan brings a blend of analytical insight and entrepreneurial drive to every venture he leads. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their three boys, traveling, playing sports, and pursuing new opportunities to learn and grow.
