An Arkansas native, Carl’s unique professional background includes a diverse portfolio of private and public sector success spanning technology, healthcare, public policy and political organizations.
A certified network administrator who was recognized as one of the top sales executives in the country in highly competitive industries. His passion for the political process led to the creation of a firm that allowed him to blend the best of corporate and political strategies to help both private sector and political clients win.
He has led highly successful sales teams, campaign teams, and lean, high-performing public-sector teams. A common thread has tied these success together – the ability to utilize emotional intelligence to derive insights from data driven analytics to create individualized, one-on-one conversations regardless of the environment.
Before returning to the helm of Split Rail Consulting in 2017, he served as Chief of Staff to Arkansas’s Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.
His prior public service was as the Chief of Staff to former Congressman, and now Arkansas Lt. Governor, Tim Griffin (AR-2), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. He played a prominent role advising on both Griffin and Rutledge’s successful bids for office, as well as other local, regional and statewide races.
Carl has been recognized as one of the most influential leaders in Arkansas politics by Arkansas Business.
Other news clips about Carl include:
Arkansas Democrat Gazette High Profile
Food-loving former political consultant manages state attorney general’s office by day, tends crops and livestock nights and weekends
“I sought a master’s degree in public administration because I thought I wanted to work in government or nonprofits,” Carl said. “Ironically, I decided that wasn’t for me so I began my professional career in sales for Eastman Kodak and have worked in the technology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. I am a certified network administrator and taught network administration as a part-time job…..I had always been involved in campaigns and political organizations,” he said. “I have managed and worked on local, state and federal campaigns and have had the privilege of serving in leadership as Chief of Staff on the official staff for both Congressman (now Lt. Gov.) Tim Griffin and Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.”