Go HQ | Team & Values

Founders

Co-founder / President

Adam Angell

Andrew Johnson

Leadership

Jeff Corte

Jaclyn Gallagher

Andrew Polito

Salesforce and Systems Administrator

Jared Coe

Human Resources Director

Kelsey Ross

US-based staff

HR Services Coordinator

Amanda Antman

Accounting Supervisor

April Babcock

Fractional HR

Linda Bennett

Invoice Recon Coordinator

Micah Breland

Payroll Manager

Stephanie Heath

Business System Analyst

Emily Heinrich

Onboarding Supervisor

Kaitlyn Hendrix

Bookkeeper

Richard Hessler

Accounting Services Manager

Rhonda Jones

Fleet Specialist

Jasen Johnson

Data Analyst

Nick McKeon

Data Analyst

DeAria McGensy

HR Manager

Nisha Patel

Onboarding Specialist

Chaniece Rowe

HR Services Coordinator - Onboarding

Emily Salas

Data Analyst

Noah Zimmer

Guided by our values

Aim higher

We’d rather dream too big than too small.

Stay grounded

Big dreams, not big egos. Humility is an advantage.

We over me

We rise and fall together; our ambition is for the company.

Invest in people

At every seniority level, invest in yourself and others.

Build expertise

Our reputation rests on our level of expertise.

Speak truth

We are all accountable to reality, regardless of our title.

Blaze new trails

When you hit a problem, it’s an opportunity for innovation.

Befriend change

We will never be done adapting. Shift happens.

Remove friction

Level speed bumps to go as fast as quality allows.

Enjoy the ride

This is an adventure shared among great people.

Adam Angell

Co-founder / President

A transplant Texan, serial entrepreneur, and Bourbon collector still pursuing a round of golf under 100 strokes.

Professional highlights

13 years’ experience in the transportation industry
Honored as an Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing company (2023)
Pioneer Amazon AFP: One of the First 5 AFPs to Launch (2020)
Pioneer Amazon DSP: One of the First 50 DSP 2.0’s to Launch (2018)
Supported the Launch of Over 200 DSPs
5x Amazon Freight Partner - Safety Excellence Award Winner

Personal

An aviation enthusiast and private pilot, Adam loves exploring the skies to visit new airports and obscure parts of the country. You’ll also find him on the golf course or cheering on the Green Bay Packers (his hometown team) every fall Sunday. Passionate about entrepreneurship and America’s small businesses, Adam dedicates his time to supporting others on their path to business ownership.

Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical.

Howard Schultz, Starbucks CEO

Andrew Johnson

Co-founder

A US Navy Veteran, transportation entrepreneur, lover of things that go fast, and dad joke connoisseur.

Professional highlights

Launched one of the first 50 U.S. DSPs, scaling from 5 to 52 routes in 53 days
Hired and onboarded 120 drivers in 90 days, generating $1M+ in revenue
PSelected as a Pinnacle DSP, managing two locations, employing 140+ staff, and delivering 15M+ packages
Honored as a 2023 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company
Vistage Impact Award nominee
Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for preventing a major ship casualty

Personal

Andrew, a U.S. Navy veteran, enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, traveling, golfing, cars and motorcycles, watching sports, and tasting cuisines from around the world.

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Jeff Corte

CEO

A Florida native, business leader and serial entrepreneur working towards visiting every MLB park with his boys.

Professional highlights

20 years in logistics, spanning Fortune 500 sales leadership, consulting, and startups
15 years of small business ownership, including multiple successful exits
Inc. 5000 for America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies (2023)
Scaled a $100M Key & National Account Sales Team, doubling headcount and tripling revenue in less than 18 months
VAward-winning franchise owner (Unishippers & United Shipping Solutions), recognized for exceptional customer retention
Member of C12 CEO Business Forum

Personal

Jeff is a native Floridian and recovering Florida State football fan. He enjoys playing golf and tennis, collecting international craft beer bottle caps, and working towards visiting every MLB park with his twin boys. (12 down, 18 to go!) He’s passionate about entrepreneurship and helping American SMBs thrive.

A great life is when you get to spend your time absorbed in meaningful work you love with people you love.

Jim Collins

Jaclyn Gallagher

VP / Customer Operations

A California-based operations veteran with a passion for leadership and the 49ers.

Professional highlights

13+ years experience leading /building sales and operations teams
10+ years in luxury hospitality
Established event division for Bay Area catering company, supporting 400+ events annually
Scaled a $100M Key & National Account Sales Team, doubling headcount and tripling revenue in less than 18 months
Led top performing team through pandemic, scaling from 40 to 70 team members with $100m target
Master’s in Leadership & Management

Personal

Jaclyn is a customer service enthusiast with a passion for leadership/people development. Besides spending time with family, few things bring her greater joy than the ocean air, feet in the sand, and maybe when the 49ers beat the Packers.

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Andrew Polito

VP / Controller

A history buff and adventure traveler who loves spending time with his family.

Professional highlights

Earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from James Madison University and CPA license through New York State
Began career with KPMG, auditing public and private companies, including $100M+ acquisitions and public company spin-offs
Led as In-Charge Auditor for a $600M debt restructuring engagement
Launched Go HQ’s Fractional CFO service in 2022, supporting hundreds of small businesses nationwide
Former board member of the San Antonio chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants, a nationally recognized chapter

Personal

Andrew enjoys spending quality time with his wife, daughters, and dog. A history enthusiast and avid traveler, he once hiked the 26-mile Inca Trail to Machu Picchu over four days.

Excellence is never an accident. It is the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.

Aristotle

Jared Coe

Salesforce & Systems Administrator

An outdoor adventurer and IT leader who loves taking his family camping.

Professional highlights

10+ years of experience in IT, specializing in Salesforce administration and enterprise application implementation
Expertise in process optimization, automation, custom app development, and third-party integrations
Proven success leading IT projects with Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Personal

Jared is always up for an adventure—whether it’s camping, tackling trails that seemed flatter on the map, or running to outrun his to-do list. When he’s not playing outdoor expert, he’s lost in music or perfecting his air guitar skills. Most of all, he enjoys making memories with his family, who kindly tolerate his dad jokes and attempts at "survival cooking" on camping trips.

No obstacle in front of me is more powerful than the will I have to conquer it.

David Goggins

Kelsey Ross

HR Director

A reader, HR leader, and innovator who's always learning something new.

Professional highlights

Recognized as an HR Leader of Distinction by HRO Magazine and nominated for HR Healthcare’s Innovation Award
Lead team member of an Inc. 5000 award-winning company for three consecutive years
Developed and implemented training and performance management systems to improve leadership, employee retention, and engagement
Streamlined HR processes with innovative systems, driving organizational and employee success

Personal

Kelsey enjoys creating lasting and silly memories with family, playing competitive games, diving into a good book, and tackling home projects to learn new skills and express creativity.

Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe