A true asset to the football program, James Carter is in his 14th year working with the equipment staff and his second as head athletic equipment manager.

In his position, Carter organizes and manages a student work force and is responsible for all inventory and coordination of field use for the football program.  He also is responsible for the stewardship of all the team's various vendor contracts, including the squad's Nike deal.

Prior to assuming his current position, Carter served as an assistant equipment manager for 13 seasons.  Among his main responsibilities included driving the 30-foot, or 26-foot, moving trucks that haul the Tribe's equipment for all road games. Carter also drove any rental vehicles when the team flies to away games.

Carter was also responsible for all sideline communications for both home and away contests, including setup and take down of all equipment and monitoring the functionality during the games.

Before and after games, Carter was an essential member of the equipment staff, assisting the athletes and coaches with any equipment needs that they may have.

Carter and his wife, Wendy, reside in Hanover, Va.