A life in stories.

Carl grew up in Ohio, where his early interests included music and athletics. These experiences introduced him to both discipline and creative expression, themes that would continue throughout his life.

He graduated from Denison University as co-valedictorian, studying economics and mathematics, and later earned an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago.

Carl began his professional life in New York in banking and investment banking. Over nearly two decades, he worked across financial analysis, corporate strategy, and mergers at firms including Chemical Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.

The work was rigorous and demanding, offering both opportunity and intensity.

After years in finance, Carl stepped away to reassess his direction. During this time, he explored spiritual healing practices that helped him regain balance and clarity.

This period became a turning point. It allowed space to consider a different path, one that aligned more closely with his long-standing interest in storytelling and music.

Carl returned to New York and studied at the Commercial Theatre Institute, where he began building relationships that would lead to his work in producing.

What began as an exploration grew into a sustained commitment. He became part of producing teams behind many Broadway productions, contributing to work that resonated with both audiences and critics.

Over time, he moved into lead producing, continuing to focus on projects that felt meaningful and creatively strong.

Carl later founded Dominion Pictures, extending his work into film. The transition allowed him to explore storytelling in a different medium while maintaining the same focus on character and narrative.

Carl's path has not followed a single direction. It has included change, uncertainty, and moments of reassessment.

These experiences continue to inform his work, both in the stories he chooses and in the way he approaches collaboration and creativity.