Carly Schaefer

Carly Schaefer

Director of Marketing and Business Development

Carly is an accomplished marketing and business development professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the AEC industry. Throughout her career, Carly has focused on helping engineers, scientists, and architects seamlessly integrate marketing and business development activities, ensuring that their work reaches the right audiences and achieves impactful results.

Carly is an accomplished marketing and business development professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the AEC industry. Throughout her career, Carly has focused on helping engineers, scientists, and architects seamlessly integrate marketing and business development activities, ensuring that their work reaches the right audiences and achieves impactful results. 

With a strategic perspective on the unique needs of the industry, Carly excels in managing the multifaceted aspects of marketing professional services. Her deep understanding of marketing allows her to craft and communicate compelling narratives that highlight the value of our firm, helping clients understand the unique benefits of partnering with MFA. 

Carly is passionate about building long-term relationships with clients by thoroughly understanding their challenges and opportunities. She is committed to developing client-oriented solutions that drive success and foster collaboration. 

In addition to her professional expertise, Carly has demonstrated strong leadership within the marketing community. She served for eight years on the board of directors for the Seattle chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), including as chapter president. Carly also spent three years on the board of directors for the SMPS Oregon chapter, further contributing to the advancement of the marketing profession within the AEC industry. 

Where is your hometown/where did you grow up?

I was born and raised in Vancouver, Washington. After college in Spokane and over a decade of living in Seattle, I decided to return to my roots in Vancouver. It's incredible to see how much the area has changed and grown over the years. I'm especially proud that MFA is headquartered here, allowing us to contribute to many meaningful projects in my hometown.

Education & Expertise

  • Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations; Minors in Advertising and Political Science, Gonzaga University