Carrie Charles is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Broadstaff, a national staffing firm specializing in digital infrastructure and telecom. Under her leadership, Broadstaff has become one of the industry’s fastest-growing companies, earning recognition on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years and its Inc. Regionals – Southeast rankings in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The company has also been featured on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Fast 50 multiple times and was named one of the 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies by the Women Presidents Organization in 2023. Additionally, Broadstaff has appeared on Staffing Industry Analysts’ List of Fastest-Growing U.S. Staffing Firms for three consecutive years, further solidifying its industry leadership.

A recognized thought leader in workforce strategy and talent acquisition, Carrie Charles is a sought-after keynote speaker and host of "Let’s Get Digital," where she leads conversations with top executives shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Her impact has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as a 2024 Tampa Bay Titan 100 honoree, CEO of the Year by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, and Businesswoman of the Year by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. She was also the Tampa Bay Business & Wealth cover feature in December 2022 and received the publication’s Women Who Win award in 2024. She was selected for EY’s Entrepreneurial Winning Women North America Class of 2022 and was a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year Florida Award.

Beyond Broadstaff, Carrie Charles is a respected industry and executive leader. She served six years on the board of the Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF), supporting the advancement of women in the wireless industry, and is a longtime member of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay, where she previously served on the board. She continues to drive workforce innovation, talent development and business growth across the digital infrastructure sector.

Her commitment to childhood cancer research is deeply personal as the mother of a childhood cancer survivor. She serves on the board of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, which funds research for less toxic, more effective treatments through its Sunshine Project. In 2024, she was part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Tampa executive leadership committee and is a member of the American Cancer Society’s CEOs Against Cancer Florida chapter.

An entrepreneur at heart, Carrie Charles draws from her experience as a certified financial planner, certified master life coach and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. A passionate advocate for

whole-life wellness, she blends business excellence with personal development, inspiring others in their careers and lives. Guided by her belief in "faith over fear," she integrates her faith into her leadership approach, promoting a life of balance, health and purpose-driven success.

Her insights have been featured in Axios, Entrepreneur, Inc., NBC, HSN, Clear Channel Networks, Thrive Global, and numerous industry publications. Through her leadership, speaking engagements and podcast, she continues to shape the future of digital infrastructure, workforce development and business innovation.