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Former White House Official Hon. Jim Carroll Appointed as the New CEO of the Professional Services Council

Arlington, Va. (April 25, 2025) -- Jim Carroll has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Services Council (PSC), effective May 19, 2025. He succeeds David J. Berteau, who is departing after successfully leading the organization for more than nine years. 

“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 Corporation. “The Board and I look forward to working with Jim.”

Carroll brings over 30 years of relevant government and industry experience, including service across multiple federal departments and agencies, and a Fortune 25 corporation. He has been appointed by two U.S. Presidents to senior positions and was unanimously confirmed by the Senate. Jim is widely recognized as a trusted leader with a well-documented track record of bipartisan collaboration and strategic policy influence.

Prior to joining PSC, Jim Carroll was a Partner at the law firm Frost Brown Todd (FBT) in Washington, D.C., and served as a Principal at CivicPoint, FBT’s public affairs subsidiary. He advised clients on a wide range of government enforcement and compliance matters, from internal reviews to high-profile investigations.
  
From 2018-2021, Jim served as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), leading efforts to address the national opioid crisis. Under his leadership, the United States recorded its first year-over-year decrease in overdose deaths in three decades. He oversaw the coordination of a $35 billion annual budget across 16 federal agencies. 
  
A seasoned policy strategist, Jim Carroll has testified before Congress multiple times, successfully securing funding and driving policy advancements in areas such as public health, law enforcement, and federal procurement. He is widely respected for his ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and government regulatory issues, making him a strong advocate for PSC members. 
  
Carroll’s deep relationships with senior decision-makers across federal agencies, the White House, and Capitol Hill uniquely position him to help influence and shape policies critical to PSC’s mission. His ability to foster bipartisan dialogue and deliver meaningful results has been consistently demonstrated throughout his career. 
  
From 2016 to 2018, Jim held several high-profile roles at the White House, including Principal Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy White House Counsel, and General Counsel of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.  Earlier in his career, during the George W. Bush Administration, Jim held various senior roles, including Associate Counsel and Special Assistant to the President before becoming the Deputy General Counsel and Acting General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Treasury. He also held key positions within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Policy and the Executive Office for United States Attorneys. 
  
In the private sector, Carroll spent a decade with the Ford Motor Company, where he served as Washington Counsel and Global Director of Compliance. Under his leadership, Ford was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” for three consecutive years. He also served as General Counsel for the Ford Motor Company Fund, the company’s philanthropic arm. 
  
A team builder and servant leader, Jim is known for cultivating high-performing teams that prioritize stakeholder needs and deliver results. His leadership style is closely aligned with PSC’s mission, membership priorities, and commitment to excellence in federal contracting. 

“Throughout our comprehensive search process, Jim distinguished himself not only through his impressive credentials but also through his commitment to collaboration and ethical leadership,” said Babs Doherty, Chair of the PSC CEO Search Committee and President & CEO of Solerity. 
      
“I am honored to lead PSC and to work alongside its dedicated members in advancing policies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of government services,” said Jim Carroll. “Together, we will continue to build on the Council’s strong foundation and advocate for solutions that benefit both our industry and the public we serve.” 

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