President of Carter Legacy EnterprisesBorn and raised in Canton, Ohio, my journey is a testament to resilience, ambition, and a commitment to excellence. After my parents’ separation at the age of seven, I moved to Los Angeles with my father at fourteen. I then graduated from William Howard Taft High School, where I was recognized as a first-team all-city offensive player of the year in football during my senior year. Despite receiving D1 AA offers, I chose to hang up my cleats and dive straight into the world of sales and marketing.For the next four years, I honed his skills across various industries, including life insurance, home improvement, solar energy, and more. My tenacity and business acumen were further refined under the mentorship of Executive Vice Chairman Moe Shaw at World Financial Group. At twenty-two, I then returned to school, driven by a compelling letter from my father encouraging me to pursue football once more. With athletic prowess running in my family—cousin Reggie Corner having played for the Buffalo Bills and cousin CJ McCollum excelling in the NBA—I gave it my all. I played junior college football and eventually transferred to Kent State, before completing my degree at Walsh University. There, I earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in psychology, building a strong academic foundation for all my future endeavors. In August 2021, I started working for Jeff Crawford doing Marketing in Cleveland Ohio. By March 2022, I founded my own firm ‘Carter Legacy Enterprises’. Within just seven months, I broke a national record by being promoted to business owner, securing a deal with AT&T and Direct TV in Lexington. Over the past two years, my company has generated over $1.5 million in revenue, testament to my leadership and strategic vision. Now, considering furthering my education with a master’s degree in theology and Christian ministry from Franciscan University, I am deeply committed to my faith and personal growth. My journey from a challenging childhood to successful entrepreneurship inspires many, showcasing the power of determination, faith, and continuous self-improvement.