Experience

NCIA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States As CEO, Carole will continue to lead the organization toward greater effectiveness and expand programming and offerings to reflect the needs of those served. NCIA's vision and mission will serve as the cornerstone for Carole as she and the organization work toward positive change and building a national model for guiding disadvantaged people toward productive lives. Throughout 45 years, NCIA has: • Provided services for more than 21,000 people. • Operated in all 50… Show more As CEO, Carole will continue to lead the organization toward greater effectiveness and expand programming and offerings to reflect the needs of those served. NCIA's vision and mission will serve as the cornerstone for Carole as she and the organization work toward positive change and building a national model for guiding disadvantaged people toward productive lives. Throughout 45 years, NCIA has: • Provided services for more than 21,000 people. • Operated in all 50 states, helping with over 15,000 criminal justice cases. • Supported over 300 adults with disabilities, 75 youth with disabilities, and 500 economically disadvantaged people every year. • Partnered with 120+ leading organizations resulting in living-wage placement. Our programs include: • Community Living/Residential • Day and Community-based Services • Vocational Training Center • Youth in Transition School • Criminal Justice Services

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Oct 2015 - Sep 2022

  Baltimore, Maryland Area As COO for 7 years, Carole tirelessly focused on developing systems, building a solid leadership team, and pursuing new partnerships that would position NCIA as a national model for guiding disadvantaged people toward productive, socially acceptable lives. NCIA programs include: • Community Living/Residential • Day and Community-based Services • Vocational Training Center • Youth in Transition School • Criminal Justice Services

• Operations and Process Consultant

  • Dec 2008 - Oct 2015

  As a operations and process advisor to the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA), Carole Argo has helped organize this nonprofit into a financially viable agency helping those in need. To date, NCIA’s programs and services have positively impacted more than 20,000 people. NCIA mission is to help create a society in which all persons who come into contact with human service or correctional systems are provided an environment of individual care, concern and… Show more As a operations and process advisor to the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA), Carole Argo has helped organize this nonprofit into a financially viable agency helping those in need. To date, NCIA’s programs and services have positively impacted more than 20,000 people. NCIA mission is to help create a society in which all persons who come into contact with human service or correctional systems are provided an environment of individual care, concern and treatment. NCIA is dedicated to developing quality programs and professional services that advocate timely intervention and unconditional care. NCIA has established invaluable relationships with philanthropic foundations, corporations, local businesses, and community groups. The support received from these generous partners, including monetary and in-kind donations, knowledge and advice, has made it possible for us to expand and strengthen our programs for people with disabilities.



Agile Fleet

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • 2018 - Present

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, Agile Fleet is a fleet management solutions company that serves the government, university, utility, and commercial sectors.



SafeNet, Inc

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and Chief Operating Officer

  • 2004 - 2006

  Maryland SafeNet, now known as Thales, was a global leader in information security. Under Carole’s leadership, SafeNet increased revenue more than 18 times and earnings by more than 50 times during this time frame. She also led the acquisition and integration of seven companies in multiple countries, as well as expanded operations in India and China. SafeNet was sold to a private equity company in 2007. Carole also served as a board member for Data Key and Raqia Networks.

• Chief Financial Officer

  • 1999 - 2004

  Maryland, United States



Optelecom, Inc | BYK Gardner | Deloitte and Touche LLP

• Early Career

  • Aug 1998 - Jul 1999

  Carole was responsible for the financial function of a $18 million publicly traded high technology company including SEC reporting, financial forecasting, banking relations, investor and security analyst communication. She also had direct responsibility for the accounting, MIS, Human Resources, Administrative functions at Optelecom and its subsidiary in the UK. She also formerly served as Vice President of Finance and Operations for Byk Gardner, a color and appearance… Show more Carole was responsible for the financial function of a $18 million publicly traded high technology company including SEC reporting, financial forecasting, banking relations, investor and security analyst communication. She also had direct responsibility for the accounting, MIS, Human Resources, Administrative functions at Optelecom and its subsidiary in the UK. She also formerly served as Vice President of Finance and Operations for Byk Gardner, a color and appearance instrumentation company, for eight years. She has seven years of public accounting experience as a CPA including an Audit Manager at Deloitte and Touche LLP. Carole also served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Datakey Inc. Show less