Carl Quakenbush is from a rural farm community in central Indiana and graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Carl worked for nearly 40 years in the food manufacturing industry including General Foods, Kraft and General Mills before retiring in 2014. Carl has moved many times throughout his career allowing him to be involved with many local community efforts. He and his family relocated to Murfreesboro in 2005. Carl and his wife, Wanita, their two sons and three granddaughters, consider Rutherford County their home.Carl and Wanita’s decision to stay in Murfreesboro was the opportunity to be involved in this dynamic community. Carl served on the finance committee for United Way in Michigan as well as the Board of Directors of Big Brothers and Big Sisters in El Paso, Texas. Carl and Wanita deliver meals and currently work with several faith-based groups. At present Carl is an active member of the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Board of Directors and was a vital part of making the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program a success this year. He has also provided invaluable service to many of the United Way program partners.
Carl said, “Serving on the United Way Board allows me to do simple things that deliver big things to others.”
