[1] He is also a member of the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Northland Democratic Club.
At North Kansas City High School, his hard work and determination earned him a spot as a National Merit Scholar and he received a scholarship to the University of Southern California.
He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Political Science and a minor in International Relations.
Together, they started Carpenter Communications, a marketing and advertising firm that partners with local businesses and nonprofit organizations.
According to the Kansas City Star, "[Carpenter] wants to get the county leadership refocused on its fundamental responsibilities: infrastructure and funding for public safety and social services.