With over 35 years of expertise, Carl Quesinberry is a leading figure in plant/production site selection and business consultancy. His recent accomplishments include overseeing $5 billion in battery sector siting projects, including $200 million DOE grant awardees and navigating the IRA loan programs. Through strategic site selection and leveraging economic incentives for high CapEx projects, Carl helps companies align their operational plans through a lens of lowering total standup costs and ongoing operational costs. His integrated approach centers on operational considerations impacting supply chain, labor, taxes, community benefit plan development, utility assessments, construction/engineering vendor selection through thoughtful analysis and artful negotiations, ensuring successful project delivery. Carl holds a BSBA in Finance from UCF, an MBA in Data Analytics from LSU, and an MSA in Federal Contracts & Acquisitions from UWF. His insights into large CapEx project success and navigating complex landscapes make him a sought-after speaker in the advanced manufacturing sector.