Gayle Martz

Gayle Martz is an inventor, animal advocate, business executive, photographer, and author who has worked with the world’s leading brands on designing, manufacturing, and marketing.

Gayle invented the iconic SHERPA bag and founded The SHERPA Pet Trading Company — creating the soft-sided pet carrier category and growing the company into a multimillion-dollar global enterprise. She continues to advocate for a world that responsibly welcomes pets wherever their humans go and advises companies and government agencies on pet-friendly policies.

Gayle provides her expertise to legislators and leaders of brand-name companies in the travel, hospitality, media, and fashion industries. She has worked on campaigns for Lanvin, Valentino, Godiva Chocolate, and key influencers throughout the dog and cat world. She is the author of No Pet Left Behind: The Sherpa Guide for Traveling with Your Best Friend and It's In The Bag: How to Turn a Passion into a new business.

Gayle Martz
https://gaylemartz.com/