Michael Carter

Michael Carter began his career with Abstrakt in 2012, where he developed the leadership, operational, and business-building skills that would later shape his approach to talent acquisition and workforce strategy. Throughout his tenure, Michael served in several leadership roles across the organization, gaining firsthand experience in scaling teams, building processes, and helping businesses grow. In 2014, he expanded into the recruitment industry by developing a hiring program focused on helping mortgage and real estate companies attract key talent and strengthen their organizations.

In 2021, Michael took over as VP of Recruiting for Abstrakt, leading the company's internal recruitment efforts and helping build the foundation for what would become Talent Solutions. After partnering with hundreds of companies across the skilled trades, Michael and his team recognized the growing hiring challenges facing trade organizations nationwide. That experience led to the development of innovative recruiting models designed to reduce hiring costs while consistently delivering qualified talent for long-term growth.