Jim Carroll, a seasoned policy strategist, was named CEO of the Professional Services Council, effective May 19.
The trade association said Friday the former White House official will replace David Berteau, a two-time Wash100 Award winner, who is leaving after over nine years at the helm.
Who Is Jim Carroll?
Carroll is a government and industry veteran with over three decades of experience. He was unanimously confirmed as director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, or ONDCP, in 2019. He served as the agency’s acting director and deputy director before his appointment. He spearheaded the government’s efforts against the national opioid crisis and he’s credited with the first year-over-year decline in overdose deaths in 30 years.
Prior to joining the PSC, Carroll co-founded and served as principal of DC Consulting for over four years. He was also a principal at CivicPoint and a partner at Frost Brown Todd, advising clients on government enforcement and compliance matters. The executive was also a board member at Opioid Clinical Management and NarcX, while also serving as principal and partner at Michael Best & Friedrich Consulting.
Other positions Carroll held at the White House include deputy chief of staff, deputy assistant to the President and Senior White House Counsel. Before that, he spent over 10 years at Ford Motors as Washington counsel and director of corporate compliance. Carroll was also the deputy general counsel of the Department of Treasury and special assistant and associate counsel to the president.
“Jim Carroll’s exceptional track record in public service, corporate governance and policy advocacy makes him the ideal leader to guide PSC into its next chapter,” said Zachary Parker, chair of the PSC Board of Directors and president & CEO of DLH.
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