Carmichael's leadership foundation was established in the United States Navy, where he served as an FAA-certified air traffic control specialist from 2001 to 2006.

He graduated first in his class at the Navy's Air Traffic Control School and second in his boot camp cohort, demonstrating exceptional performance across technical and leadership domains.

As Facility Watch Supervisor, Carmichael commanded operations across multiple Navy and Federal Aviation Administration airports, managing complex airspace coordination and facility security protocols.

His expertise in tower, radar, carrier, and amphibious assault control—supplemented by FAA certification and advanced meteorological training—enabled him to serve as a critical liaison between NASA and U.S. Navy operations while forward-deployed to strategic locations in the Indian Ocean theater.

During his tenure supporting Naval Aviation Operations in the Indian Ocean and U.S. Central Command between 2004 and 2006, Carmichael directed facility security, airspace movement, and airfield operations across multinational commands.

He maintained strategic coordination between allied naval forces, the United States Navy, and Air Force, ensuring seamless operational integration.

Concurrently, he supervised safety and hazard prevention programs and served as Lead Trainer for Airfield Training and Safety, establishing protocols that protected personnel and aircraft across multiple installations.

Following his military service, Carmichael transitioned to Fortune 500 sales leadership, holding senior sales management positions from 2007 to 2015.

He consistently led multiple teams in achieving ambitious revenue targets while maintaining industry-leading customer satisfaction and retention benchmarks, positioning his teams among the highest-performing units within their respective divisions.

Carmichael engineered the turnaround of multiple underperforming sales and marketing teams, implementing systems-driven approaches that drove measurable improvements in new customer acquisition, lead conversion, and customer retention.

His data-driven methodology for team development and performance optimization earned him multiple awards for sales leadership and overall team performance, establishing him as a transformational manager who combines strategic vision with operational excellence.

Carmichael founded a specialized marketing agency serving the legal services sector, which he built over seven years into an award-winning platform.

The firm earned designation as an exclusive partner with major digital advertising platforms and established strategic partnerships with leading marketplace companies, delivering measurable ROI for clients across multiple verticals.

As a published author, Carmichael authored A Lawyer's Guide to Marketing, which achieved bestseller status and received exceptional reviews across industry platforms.

His thought leadership in the sector established him as a dominant voice in a specialized vertical, demonstrating his ability to identify market gaps and build scalable solutions.

Beyond his agency work, Carmichael has structured and executed multiple investment vehicles and acquisition platforms.

As an operator, he has successfully owned service-oriented enterprises serving local communities.

He has provided funding, deal structuring support, and strategic mentorship for both emerging and established investors, leveraging his operational expertise to de-risk investments and accelerate returns.

These ventures represent significant capital deployment opportunities across residential and mixed-use product types, positioning him at the intersection of development, capital formation, and operational execution.

Carmichael's academic foundation includes advanced studies in Physics and Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world's preeminent institution specializing in aviation and aerospace education.

He holds both a management degree and an MBA, complementing his technical military training with comprehensive business administration expertise.

His military education includes top-of-class completion at advanced naval air traffic control training programs, where he obtained expertise in tower operations, radar control, carrier procedures, meteorology, and aviation airport operations.

He has held FINRA securities licensing (Series 6/63), demonstrating his commitment to continuous professional development across financial services and investment management disciplines.

Carmichael has mentored numerous colleagues and direct reports who have advanced into key leadership positions across multiple organizations.

His systematic approach to talent development—combining operational rigor with strategic coaching—creates measurable impact in accelerating professional growth and organizational capability.

His genuine investment in developing others distinguishes him as an executive who builds enduring value through people, making him an invaluable partner for ventures requiring both strategic vision and leadership development.

Carmichael serves as a board member for Gratitude and Grace Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing meaningful social impact and community transformation.

Through his board service, he contributes strategic oversight and operational expertise to the foundation's mission, leveraging his experience in capital formation, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership to amplify the foundation's reach and effectiveness.