Andrew Carty Email & Phone Number

Austin, TX, US

Aypa Power is a Blackstone portfolio company specializing in utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects. With 22 GW of projects online or under development across the U.S. and Canada, Aypa is helping lead the energy transition to make North American energy markets more reliable, equitable, and efficient. At Aypa, I serve as.

Indianapolis, IN, US

Served on the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Entrepreneurship Team as Vice President, Small Business. Oversaw IEDC’s small business team, including serving as the State Director of the Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC). Led the implementation of the SBDC strategic plan, oversaw statewide SBDC offices and staff, and.

Greenfield, US

As Director of Business Development for the Hancock Economic Development Council, I was largely responsible for supporting attraction activities, as well as leading retention and expansion efforts and other outreach activities to identify needs and address priority areas for economic growth.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• As the first Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) Economic Development Division, I built and directed a team of 12 and was responsible for supporting agribusiness attraction, retention, and.
• Created and Managed Division goals, budgets, and strategies and set and tracked all metrics.
• Represented the Department in complex and confidential transactions involving public and private partnerships
• Represented the Department before elected officials; international dignitaries; civic and business groups other local, state, and federal agencies; the general public; the media; and other interested parties.

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

• As Director of the Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC), I managed a team of advisors providing aspiring and current small business owners a variety of free business consulting and low-cost training.
• Maintained records of consulting activities and related client success measures
• Worked with the State Network Director and the Federal Small Business Administration District Office Deputy Director to assure compliance with applicable funding regulations and financial standards, and to negotiate.
• Developed and managed the organization’s annual budget
• Effectively developed, managed, and implemented regional and statewide special focus programs
• Fundraised to increase regional services and ensure sustainability of the program

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

• As Assistant Director of Economic Development at TPMA in Indianapolis, I managed full-time and part-time professional staff and coordinated business development, revenue, tracking, and other strategy elements for the.
• Developing and implementing strategic economic development plans for communities, regions, and states
• Translating various analyses, such as sector, supply chain, workforce and others into implementable strategies
• Advising on how to integrate infrastructure and utilities (e.g. electricity, water/sewer, and telecommunications) with local and regional economic development strategy
• Maintaining knowledge of best and promising practices for small and large communities, regions, and statesI also served as a professional project manager, managing some of TPMA’s largest projects and:
• Ensuring on-time/in-budget project completion

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

As a Senior Project Consultant, I worked across practice areas to pursue business leads, grow new and existing lines of business, and develop creative, innovative approaches to projects. In addition to subject matter expertise, I was tasked with managing and mentoring junior staff to further develop the Economic Development team.

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

As a Project Consultant with TPMA in Indianapolis, I helped clients identify and capitalize on opportunities within evaluation, stakeholder engagement, labor market/industry research, workforce and economic development, grants, education and employment.

Washington, DC, US

• As a Sustainability and CSR Fellow with VOX Indianapolis, I helped clients integrate business strategy with their broader commitments to social and environmental sustainability. A member of both VOX’s.
• Thought Leadership
• Signature Initiatives
• Materiality Assessment
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Corporates Disclosure and Reporting

Bloomington, Indiana, US

• Served through the fellowship program with the IU Office of Sustainability and reported to the IU Director of Sustainability
• Promoted sustainable development of the four major Greek Councils
• Provided educational guidance and outreach
• Established professional programming frameworks and leadership positions

Bloomington, Indiana, US

• Assisted graduate students in analytical modeling using SAS and STATA in E538/V506 Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making in V507 Data Analysis and Modeling for Public Affairs.

Bloomington, Indiana, US

• Supported graduate students with laboratory work using SAS and SPSS in E538/V506 Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making

US

• Served in this role through a partnership with AmeriCorps Arkansas and the Arkansas Children's Research Institute
• Coordinated expansion of the City’s community gardening program by 50%
• Generated interest in sustainable practices and healthy living through various community and staff presentations
• Audited community gardening program and helped shape further fund dispersion for greater accountability
• Collaborated with various internal departments and external state and private groups to write novel legislation
• Represented interests as a member of the Fit2Live Leadership Team

Masters Of Public Affairs, The School Of Public And Environmental Affairs, Environmental Policy And Natural Resource Management/ Economic Development/ Policy Analysis

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Science And Minor In Biology

Study Abroad Experience, International Business And International Relations