John C. Carpenter (October 13, 1930 – November 19, 2016), was an American businessman, rancher, and politician.
In 1957, he bought a sheep ranch in Elko, Nevada, where he lived with his wife and family.
He served as president of the Nevada Woolgrowers Association.
From 1987 to 2011, Carpenter served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly.
He was a rancher, real estate broker, and businessman.