In her current role, Carrie plays a key part in business strategy and operations, supporting the Principal in leadership decisions and increasingly taking the reins on firm management to allow creative staff to focus on design. She handles all project contracts and is the firm’s go-to expert for grant administration, with a long history managing CDBG-funded projects and current involvement in USDA-funded work. Carrie is proficient in QuickBooks, ADP, and manages workflows across MS Office and Adobe platforms. Her clear communication, detail-oriented approach, and unmatched institutional knowledge make her a trusted resource for both clients and colleagues.
A lifelong Grays Harbor resident and proud graduate of Grays Harbor College, Carrie is deeply embedded in both civic and professional communities. She serves on the Aberdeen City Council (Ward 4, Position 7), where she Chairs the Public Safety and Economic Development Committees.
Professionally, Carrie is a Certified Design Firm Administrator (CDFA) through the Society for Design Administration (SDA), where she serves on both the Pacific Northwest Chapter Board and the National Certification Committee. Through all her roles, Carrie brings a commitment to stewardship, service, and strengthening her community, and carries these values into every project and professional relationship.
Education:
Grays Harbor College, Associates in Applied Science, 1997
Grays Harbor College, Bachelors in Organizational Management, 2023
Professional Affiliations:
Society for Design Administration (SDA)
Certified Design Firm Administrator, 2024
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)