Rob McCarty

“Jack of All”

business fundamentalist with a big-picture eye for market expansion

While my title may seem to be a stab at wit, it truly is the best way to sum up what I do in my professional life. After earning my bachelor’s degree at Grand Valley State University’s Social Science Department and continued studies at Aquinas College’s Business Administration Department, I spent over a decade perfecting my leadership style and business practice model. As Jack of All for TIS, I serve as point person managing our wide variety of clients and helping them find what sets them apart as well as success in their triple bottom line.

I am proud and honored to have won several local awards including:

  • Local First Bazzani Legacy Award
  • WMEAC Joan Wolfe Award
  • Grand Rapids Business Journal 40 under 40 (07,08,09,11,12)

Staff Particulars:

Hometown:
New Buffalo, MI
Wisdom:
Be honest first, then work towards transparency. Transparency allows others to see you as you are, and then decide if you are right for them. There's no sense in hiding from yourself. Know your shortcomings, work to improve, and embrace who you are.
Design Philosphy:
Design is more than a pretty picture
Tools of the Trade:
Macbook of some sorts, Web Apps
Hobbies:
Basketball, Video Games, Technology
Music:
Smooth Electronic, Soul, Old-school HipHop

Rob McCarty
Affiliations:
  • Local First
  • Green Grand Rapids
  • Gateways Group
  • WSBA
  • Sustainable Agriculture Forum
  • Business Alliance for Local Living Economies