Chris Carpenter

Engagement Manager

As an Engagement Manager at SEP, Chris builds lasting relationships inside and outside the company. Drawing on decades of project and process management experience, he helps teams collaborate effectively and delivers technical expertise to meet clients’ needs.

Chris Carpenter

About Chris

Background & Education

A proud member of Wabash College’s Class of 1996, Chris now serves on the college’s board of directors, where he leads committees focused on engagement and data. Over his career, he has guided projects across life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, quality, automotive, and publishing, earning certifications in visual project management, 5S, value stream mapping, customer-centric product definition, and facilitation techniques. 

Chris also spent nearly a decade as the licensee and organizer for TEDxIndianapolis, mentoring speakers and coaching teams for dozens of events—from Indianapolis to Antarctica.

Working at SEP

Chris’s relationship with SEP began when the company helped his former employer develop software for a molecular analyzer and flow cytometry systems. He was drawn to SEP’s emphasis on technical delivery and expertise. 

Today, he supports developers and designers company-wide, leveraging his mentorship skills and process-improvement background to strengthen client partnerships and foster collaboration.

In the Community

In addition to his ongoing work with Wabash College, Chris continues to mentor and coach TEDx speakers and volunteers with local organizations. He has served as a career coach, youth soccer coach, and church volunteer.

Awards & Certifications

  • Chris has been honored with several alumni service awards from Wabash College over the past three decades. 
  • He holds a Certified Mentor certification and has earned numerous professional certifications in process improvement and training methodologies, including visual project management, transactional process improvement, 5S, value stream mapping, customer‑centric product definition, simultaneous product and process optimization, and facilitation techniques under the Danaher Business System.

On a Personal Note

Chris and his family have made their home in Carmel, Indiana, since 2001. He enjoys playing golf—a passion dating back to his college days—turning a wrench, and tinkering with home theater and smart home technology. He and his wife, who met on a blind date and married in 2000, have three children and a dog.

SEP News Posts

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SEP Welcomes Quentin Law as Vice President of Finance

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SEP Ranks #2 on Indianapolis’ 2026 Top Workplaces List

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SEP Named One of Indiana’s Best Places to Work for 2026

SEP has been named one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work for 2026 by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce — marking the 17th time the Westfield-based software product design and development company has received the honor. SEP was selected in the medium company category, which includes organizations with between 75 and 249 U.S. employees. Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, […]

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Westfield, IN — SEP is pleased to announce the creation of a new leadership role, Director of Data, and the appointment of Jason LaJeunesse to the position. This role was created to support client needs as organizations modernize their data platforms, prepare for AI adoption, and build durable, long-term data foundations.  “Data has gone from a step […]