Kristy Petty is a Class of '98 TAMU Communications graduate and a Brazos Valley resident since 1995. Since then, she has fallen in love with this area and has been a big part of the local business community for over 20 years. She began her marketing career right out of college in local media advertising with experience in print, television, radio and digital placement. She enjoyed working with business owners to discover new ways to get customers in the door.
For the last 15 years, Kristy owned and operated her own business in Downtown Bryan, The Village Cafe. Her business model focused on supporting and showcasing other local businesses and creatives. Now, she is pivoting to do the same thing but with a different platform.
Kristy has served on numerous local non-profit boards and has co-created local restaurant organizations that helped support each other with cooperative marketing and business practices.
Community Awards
• B/CS Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award 2022
• Destination Aggieland Hometown Hero Award 2020
• Women’s Entrepreneurs Biggest Pivot of 2020 Award
• Arts Council of the Brazos Valley Business Patron of The Year 2015
• City of Bryan Mayor’s Downtown Impact Award 2010
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and her 7 year old poodle, Ella. She is the extremely proud mother of her son Jackson, who is currently studying business at TAMU Mays Business School. Her passion is the creative process in all forms and is an active member of the Downtown Bryan Art Community.
Kristy understands that being an entrepreneur can be a lonely job and having a trusted business confidant to help bounce ideas off is a real gift. Presenting your company in the appropriate light while strategically using marketing platforms to get the right message out is her specialty.
Email her today and make a plan for your business's future together!
Email: kristy.petty@kbtx.com Direct (979) 595-1547