For
F. James McCarl
President/Chief Executive Officer The McCarl Group, LLC
Nationally Known Entrepreneur and Business Leader
Provides management consulting services to businesses and non-profit organizations to maximize their potential. Utilizes his 30+ years experience since developing and expanding his own family business (McCarl’s Inc.) into one of the top 50 mechanical contractors in the United States. In 1999 McCarl’s Inc.
became a wholly owned subsidiary of PPL of Allentown PA.
He is an entrepreneur that has successfully started a number of companies that have profitably and smoothly transitioned to new owners. Currently Chairman of the Board for The McCarl Group, a success strategist consultancy. He also participates in a broad spectrum of businesses and organizations.
Professional Affiliations
2003-Present
The McCarl Group, Pittsburgh, PA
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President
2003-Present
Gateway Bank of Pennsylvania
Founder, Chairman of the Board, Executive Committee
2008-Present
New Enterprise Stone & Lime, Roaring Spring, PA
Board of Directors, Audit & Compensation Committees
2003-2007
Carnegie Mellon University-Heinz Graduate School of Public Policy & Management, Pittsburgh, PA
Adjunct Professor, Professor and Entrepreneur in Creative Enterprises
2003-Present
The McCarl Group, Pittsburgh, PA
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President
2003-Present
Smith Brothers Dairy Holdings, Seattle, WA
Board of Directors
2003-Present
Smith Brothers Dairy Holdings, Seattle, WA
Audit Committee Chairman
2001-2008
Butler Gas, Butler, PA
Advisory Board
1999-Present
Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Board of Advisors
1995-Present
World President’s Organization
1995-Present
Chief Executives Organization
1985-Present
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2002-Present – Board of Trustees
2008-Present – Alumni Board President
2002-Present – Alumni Board First Vice President
2001-Present – Alumni Board
2000-Present – Capital Campaign Chair
– (College of General Studies)
2000-Present – Board of Visitors (College of General Studies)
1996-Present – IEE Board of Advisors
1994-Present – Board of Visitors
– (Katz Graduate School of Business)
1985-Present – Golden Panthers/Team Pittsburgh
1975-2007
Blackhawk-Neff Electric Construction, Beaver Falls, PA
Founder, Board of Directors
1997-2004
Highmark Inc.- Blue Cross-of Pennsylvania
Board of Directors
1993-2004
Tony Dorsett Memorial Home Golf Tournament
Chairman
1969-2002
McCarl’s Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
1982-2002 President
1969-1982 Various Positions with Responsibility
1993-2002
Mercury Recovery Services, New Brighton, PA
Founder, Chairman of the Board
1993-2002
McGuire Memorial Home
1998-2002 - Treasurer
1993-2002 - Board of Directors
1992-2002
Mechanical Contractors Association of America
2002-1999 - Audit Committee
1997-2002 - Board of Directors
1994-1999 - Project Manager’s Education Committee
1992-1994 - Labor Estimating Manual Committee
1996-2000
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH
Business Advisory Council
1988-1998
McCarl’s Process Systems, Pittsburgh, PA
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board
1983-1995
Young President’s Organization
Numerous Offices
1980-1991
Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA)
Various offices with regional, state and national affiliates
Select Civic and Social Activities
2003-Present
2000-Present
1993-Present
1969-Present
1970-Present
1971-Present
1999-Present
2000-2004
1991-2003
1980-1991
1980-1985
Berkeley Hall Golf Club
Laurel Valley Golf Club
Allegheny Country Club
Parian Lodge 662 F&AM
New Castle Consistory
Syria Shrine
Duquesne Club
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (Board of Directors)
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (Board of Directors)
United Way of Beaver County (Board of Directors, President)
Beaver County Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors)
Education
- University of Virginia
- University of Pittsburgh - BA - School of General Studies – Cum Laude
- Harvard Business School – SCMP
- The Wharton School – Young President’s Organization – President’s Seminar
- Fails Management Institute – Numerous construction management programs.
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