Howdy Aggies!
Gina Perez '97
Owner
About Gina
Texas Pet Company is owned and operated by former student-athlete, Gina Perez '97. Gina earned her Bachelor degree in Business Administration focusing on Business Analysis. Gina was born and raised in San Antonio, and a proud graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School.
In 1998, after completing a 3-year pro-softball career in Florida playing for the Tampa Bay Firestix, Gina started her corporate career at Baseball Express (Now Team Express) in San Antonio in what would be a 17-year commitment to a successful and growing company leading the E-commerce Department.
In 2016, Gina transitioned her talents to CPG brand, Ricos Products, for another 4 years in the digital space until finally launching her own company and brand, Texas Pet Company.
In March of 2020, 3 weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic shut the country down for safety, Gina resigned from her position at Ricos Products and began working full-time on a lifelong dream of owning and running her own company.
As of 2024, Texas Pet Company has grown into a successful business, with products available on Amazon, Walmart, Chewy and boutique shops around the country.
Texas A&M Softball '93-97
Texas A&M Softball 4-Year Letterman.
Gina earned a spot on the squad during walk-on tryouts and subsequently earned an athletic scholarship. Gina earned BIG XII all-conference honors in 1996 & 1997, and is listed as the #2 all-time games played in an A&M uniform.
Gina was drafted in 1997 to play the the Women's Professional Fastpitch league, playing 3 years for the Tampa Bay Firestix, and winning the league championship in 1999.
Lettermen's Association
Gina had been an active member of the Texas A&M Lettermen's Association since graduating from Texas A&M, participating in the Hall of Fame selection committee and reunion events.
Contributions were made to help in the construction of the Texas A&M Lettermen's Lounge at Kyle Field during the redevelopment, as well as the development of the new Davis Diamond Softball Field, home of the Lady Aggie Softball Program.
San Antonio A&M Club
Gina is a member if the San Antonio A&M Club at Aggie Park in San Antonio.
The San Antonio A&M Club & Foundation exists to promote fellowship among former students, current students, and friends of Texas A&M, to spread the Aggie Spirit across the Greater San Antonio Area, and to provide scholarships to Bexar County students attending Texas A&M University.
Aggie Park is home to regular Monday Luncheons, Silver Taps & Muster.
12th Man Foundation
Gina has been an active member of the Texas A&M 12th Man Foundation since 2008, which included gifts to the Redevelopment of Kyle Field and the Texas A&M Softball Program.
Gina has been a season ticket holder since 2008 and is an avid sports fan, often attending any sporting event where the Aggies are participating.
SPECIAL OFFER!
Aggie Special: 15% All Orders
As a fellow Aggie, I would like to extend a standing discount to the Aggie Network.
Good on all purchases on TexasPetCompany.com all year long.
We appreciate the support and hope we can provide great products and services to our Aggie friends.
Thank you & Gig 'Em!
