RYAN CARTER

PRESIDENT, SCOTLYNN, FORT MYERS

One of the largest logistics companies in Florida, Scotlynn operates a fleet of refrigerated tractor-trailers while also providing freight-brokerage services. Carter is a founding member of the U.S. division of the company and has been its president since 2010. He has served on several charitable boards, including United Way, the March of Dimes, Community Cooperative and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast University Business Management Advisory Board.

EDUCATION: University of Florida (BS, JD), University of Kentucky (BS)

IF I WERE GOVERNOR: I would focus on policy and budgeting initiatives to enhance mental health care accessibility.

MENTOR: I consider my wife, Amy Carter, as an invaluable mentor. We complement each other well, each bringing distinct strengths to both our professional and personal lives ... Her insights have been beneficial to my role as a people leader in business, enabling me to better understand and support my team ... Her guidance has facilitated my personal growth as both a parent and a business leader.

READING: Good to Great, by Jim Collins

INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: I’m continually inspired by my friend Andrew Koenig, CEO of City Furniture. Andrew not only manages an exceptional business but also serves as a remarkable leader for the thousands of employees under his guidance.