Danny Carpenter

About Danny Carpenter

Innovative and strategic facilities executive with over 25 years of experience leading operations, construction, and long-range planning across both corporate and higher education environments. My background spans every major area of facility management—operations, maintenance, capital construction, space planning, budget leadership, FF & E development, and system implementation (IWMS/CAFM)—with a consistent focus on creating environments that support people, programs, and long-term institutional growth.At Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, I lead the Planning & Capital Projects department, overseeing multi-campus development strategy, space utilization, and capital development in partnership with state and system leaders. I bring a steady, practical approach to complex challenges—balancing vision with execution, systems thinking with stakeholder needs.Known for collaborative leadership, strategic clarity, and process improvement, I develop and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams that deliver results. I take pride in building smart, service-focused environments that not only function well—but empower the people who use them.

Experience

1. Executive Director of Planning & Capital Projects

   Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

   Dec 2019 — Present · Salisbury, NC, US

   Lead the College’s Planning & Capital Projects Department, overseeing capital construction, master planning, and multi-campus space strategy aligned with institutional growth.Serve as Capital Projects Coordinator to the State Construction Office and NC Community College System, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and funding priorities.Chair the College\'s Space Committee, leading cross-functional efforts in space planning, allocation, and utilization across all campuses.Developed and implemented a capital project tracking program to enhance transparency and collaboration across departments.Serve as Budget Manager for the College Environment Division, managing capital and operational budgets with a focus on resource optimization and future-readiness.Drive long-range strategic planning efforts for physical environments that support evolving academic and workforce programs.

Education

• Gardner-Webb University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

• New River Community College

  Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.)

Skills

• Planning
• Facilities Operations
• Strategy
• Interior Design
• Work Space Maximization
• Budgeting
• Plannning
• Facility Planning
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Facility Master Planning
• Renovation
• Budgets
• Move, Add, Change Program
• Space Management
• Contract Management
• Project Planning
• Space-Planning
• Furniture
• Retail
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Facility Operations
• Business Continuity Planning
• Facilities Management
• Program Management
• Process Scheduler
• Autocad
• Project Coordination
• Furnishings
• Leadership
• Software Documentation
• Ff&E Programs
• Human Resources
• Management
• Team Building
• Team Leadership
• Contract Negotiation
• Space Planning