Marc Carpenter, Director, Business Development

What do you do at Absolute Consulting?

I am Director of the Absolute Consulting Government Services segment.  In this capacity, I am responsible for managing, identifying and capturing business with various federal agencies through multiple government contract vehicles. I develop and maintain valuable relationships with our government contracting partners.  In addition to these responsibilities, I am also the Director of Business Development for the non-nuclear services group of Absolute Consulting where I assist the non-nuclear Directors with business strategy, acquisition and planning.

What is your background?

I am a veteran of the US Army, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL.  I have 16 years experience in operations management, business development, and service delivery of consulting, engineering and technical staffing services.  The industries served included environmental, architecture and engineering, contract manufacturing, and technical engineering.

What is something you have been or are currently involved with that most people would not know?

I enjoy coaching a youth football league in my community and I enjoy participating in overseas mission projects.  I’ve had the opportunity to participate in mission activities in Ukraine, Honduras and Haiti.

List/describe the person/people you admire the most:

People I admire the most are George Mueller, Dr. Billy Graham, U.S. Military Personnel, Ronald Reagan, Tim Tebow and Jon Courson.

What trait did you inherit from your parents?

I’ve always been reminded of how important it is to ‘do what you say you’re going to do and having a sense of humor.’