Stephen Carter
Chief Operating Officer
Stephen Levi Carter, MBA, PMP has nearly three decades of executive, operational improvements, financial strategy, and visionary leadership in the entrepreneurial and corporate sectors. He currently manages several successful businesses including White Orchid Hospice LLC, Sterling Staffing Solutions, Carter Brothers Consulting LLP, Cartera Health LLC, Home Health Pro LLC, MyMedCred LLC, Young Millionaires Series 501(c)3, and Sterling at Home LLC. He also serves as an investor/silent partner in multiple additional companies.
Mr. Carter has a strong commitment to serving his community and his country. Heserved as a Combat Medic in the US Army for 8 years and fought in the Iraqi War: Operation Desert Shield/Storm. For his service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service.
Additionally, he has co-led multiple community improvement endeavors. He co-founded the Fort Bend Entrepreneur Initiative which assisted over 1,000 small businesses negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. He co-founded the Young Millionaires Series 501(c)3 which focuses on transforming the financial future of our youth by encouraging entrepreneurship as a vehicle to obtaining generational wealth. This organization has served over 300+ young entrepreneurs. Finally, he has served as a mentor to young men between the ages of 3-17 through his support of the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston Inc and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc Kappa League.
Stephen currently serves on the boards of the following organizations: Better Business Bureau of Houston, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Houston, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Cashid Beverage Ltd Co Executive Board, Cartera Health Executive Board, and 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston.
Company Awards
Stephen’s company portfoliohas been recognized nationally for their record of operational success and community impact. Awards won include Inc. 5000 list in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, & 2016 for fasting growing businesses in the US, Better Business Bureau Business Healthcare company of the year in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020, American Business Awards Gold Stevie Awards for 2019, 2018, & 2017, Houston Business Journal Fast 100 for 2019 and 2020, and Entrepreneur 360 Award for 2019, and Top 10 Care Management Service Companies of 2022 by Healthcare Business Review.
Literary Work
Mr. Carter and his business partner and twin brother, Dr. Carter, released their first book on October 19th, 2018 under Forbes Magazine’s book label ForbesBooks: “Double Your Success – Principles to Build a Multimillion Dollar Business”. Their book has been deemed a #1 Amazon Bestseller in USA and Internationally. Their book will chronicle their pathway to success and give interesting nuggets of knowledge to those desiring to open a business, current entrepreneurs, and youth looking for a potential model for possible success.
Stephen’s Family
Mr. Carter shares his success with his beautiful wife of 21 years Daphane, who is an executive coach and educational consultant, and his daughters Madison (17) and Morgan (15).