Carleton was born and reared in Waynesville, North Carolina and has family connections throughout Western North Carolina. He and his family are active in Covenant Community Church and other local organizations. In his free time, Carleton enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting and backpacking.
Community Involvement (selected)
- Covenant Community Church, Asheville, North Carolina
- Church Council, 2010-present
- The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
- Brush Creek Farms Homeowners’ Association
- President and Director, 2009-present
- Asheville-Buncombe Youth Soccer Association
- Coach, 2003, 2006
- Upward Youth Basketball League
- Coach, 2006-2007
- Fairview Athletic Association
- Coach (basketball), 2007-2009
- Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church (prior to joining Covenant Community Church)
- Deacon Body/Board of Directors
- Chair, 2005-2007
- Secretary, 2000-2002
- Sub-Committee on Deacon Leadership, Chair, 2002
- Cratis Williams Graduate School, App. State University
- External Advisory Board, 1997-2000
