While the benefits of each practice are broadly applicable across industries, each engagement is always customized for each client’s segment, size and strategic goals.Prior to founding The Carleton Group, David accumulated over 25 years of experience in a progressive series of positions with national brands where he excelled in roles focused on the technical, creative, and commercial aspects of business. David enjoys the privilege of association premier product brands.

David is also President at The Carleton Group, he enjoys sharing his focus across a variety of areas.

• Interim Management & Executive Leadership
• Frequent Guest Speaker – Best Practices For New Product Development and Go-To-Market Programs
• Subject Matter Expert – Sporting Goods Industry Strategy; Product, Sourcing, Regulatory, & Sales
• Executive Training – Presence, Leadership, Financial Metrics, Opportunity Assessment
• Certified DISC Behavioral Analyst and Counselor
• Authorized Partner: Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
• Founder – California Business Resource Center
• Certified Counselor – Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Certified Associate – California Manufacturing Technology Consultants
• Mentor – California Lutheran University, Executive MBA Program
• Mentor – Santa Barbara City College, Entrepreneurship Curriculum