Rick Carpenter

Higher education and school operations leader with 33 years of higher education experience, including 20+ years in administrative leadership and 30 years in facilities/operations. Experienced in multi-site facilities, security, transportation, food service, custodial operations, capital projects, construction bonds, budgets, staffing, compliance, community partnerships and career/technical education. Known for cross-campus collaboration, relationship building and clear communication.

President - HRC Management LLC

• Lead a 4 million construction company, with responsibility of facilities, bonds, estimating, payroll, equipment, logistics and Bids
• Commercial construction work with GC’s new builds, renovations, Centric Construction, Forge Construction and Kellys Construction.
• Oversee maintenance/ preventive maintenance and custodial service for Spectrum/ Charter Cable 85 locations in the Midwest.
• School construction projects Center School District and Lawerence Public schools
• City construction projects Raytown, Belton, and University of Central Missouri projects

Director of Operations - Académie Lafayette

• Lead operations across 6 buildings and grounds, with responsibility for district facilities, security, transportation and food service.
• Supervise 30 full-time employees across operational functions.
• Oversee $20 million in construction bonds and related capital-project activity.
• Serve as adjunct Speech Instructor at UMKC and Rockhurst University, teaching Introductory Communications.

Executive Director of Operations - Center School District

• Directed facilities, custodial, food service, security, bond, grounds and transportation operations.
• Oversaw 1.8 million square feet of facilities and a $2.2 million operating budget.
• Evaluated and supervised 350 staff across district operations.
• Led oversight of a $65 million bond program and $10 million ESCO initiative.
• Managed district building automation systems and applied working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, blueprints, concrete and carpentry.
• Experienced with CMAR, Construction Management and Design-Build delivery methods.
• Served as adjunct Public Speaking instructor at UMKC and Rockhurst University.

Dean of Instruction / Career & Technical Education - Labette Community College

• Led Allied Health and Career & Technical Education programs; supervised the Arts & Sciences instructional division and department chairs.
• Developed, recommended and managed departmental budgets; evaluated outcomes and assessment reports and recommended improvements.
• Led faculty recruitment, interviews, scheduling, program reviews and curriculum development.
• Managed Carl D. Perkins grant funding and chaired CTE advisory boards.
• Oversaw enrollment for secondary technical programs and represented the college in accreditation and Kansas Board of Regents activities.
• Built program marketing plans for contract training, open enrollment, special events and online courses.

Executive Director, Program Development - Des Moines Area Community College – Southridge Campus

• Hired, supervised and evaluated 45+ full-time and 120 part-time faculty/staff; oversaw tutoring, facilities and grounds.
• Directed district-wide adult education programs serving 8,300 students, including ABE/GED/ESL and corrections education.
• Led Career & Technical Education and support programs spanning Welding, Automotive, Building Trades, Criminal Justice, Health Occupations, Advanced Manufacturing and Project Lead the Way.
• Oversaw a 75,000-square-foot facility and a $3+ million budget; managed $1.5 million in federal Carl D. Perkins grants.
• Developed partnerships with businesses, school districts, public/private agencies and community organizations to expand instruction, certifications, contract training and career pathways.
• Managed scheduling, instructor assignments, program research, student-rights matters and transition pathways between non-credit/adult education and credit programs.
• Served on United Way, economic development and workforce development boards.

Dean of Student Services - AIB College - Des Moines, Iowa

• Led student services, advising, recruitment/admissions, campus housing, security, facilities, fitness center and student conduct functions.
• Directed enrollment-management initiatives and developed a summer-housing strategy to support enrollment.
• Oversaw intercollegiate athletics, health services, student activities and student government; coordinated $1.2 million in athletics fundraising.
• Prepared the annual Student Services budget and participated in strategic planning, AQIP and President’s Cabinet activities.
• Conducted investigations involving Title IX, student conduct and student-rights matters.

Educational Advisor / Communications Instructor - Des Moines Area Community College

• Advised high school and college students on admissions, academic requirements, financial aid and transfer planning.
• Managed Success Center admissions workflow, department staff and the Academic Resource Center; supervised high-school programming.
• Developed curriculum and taught Speech, Small Group Communication, Study Strategies and Interpersonal Communication.

Speech Instructor - State Fair Community College

• Taught Speech Communication, Small Group Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Wellness, First Aid, Physical Education and Weight Training.
• Advised students; served on institutional committees; supported theater and Speech & Debate activities.
• Managed housing logistics, equipment/supply purchasing and program maintenance.

Master of Arts - Communications - University of Central Missouri (1995)

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration / Marketing - University of Central Missouri (1992)

Associate of Arts - Florissant Valley Community College (1991)