Charles E. Barrett

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TheHumanExperience, Inc.

Round Rock, Texas, United States

About

CEO/President with success in difficult leadership situations – turnarounds, early-stage companies, reorganizations. Business strategist and organization “former,” change agent and builder. Entrepreneur. Motivational leader practiced at creating and leading committed, high-energy management teams through difficult challenges. Broad experience in large (Ford, FMC, Ashland Oil, ITW) and small companies. Industry experience in ERP software, manufacturing, and service environments.

Experience

  • Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TheHumanExperience. at The Human Experience, Inc.
    Dec 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 8 mos

    Founder and CEO of TheHumanExperience, Inc. (THE), a Web start-up. Conceived and built initial T.H.E. product. T.H.E. is launching in June 2026.

  • Principal at CE Barrett Consulting, LLC
    2006 - Jun 2015 · 9 yrs 6 mos

    Independent business consultant. Business strategy consulting, interim management.

  • Chief Support Officer (SES), Office of Transportation Vetting and Credentialing at Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
    Jan 2005 - Aug 2005 · 8 mos

    Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee. Swept away with TSA top management change. While there was Chief Support Officer (basically COO) for the Office of Transportation Vetting and Credentialing ($75 million budget) at TSA.

  • Principal at CE Barrett Consulting, LLC
    2002 - 2004 · 2 yrs

    Independent business consultant. Business strategy consulting, interim management.

  • CEO/President at Starsight Technologies
    1995 - 2002 · 7 yrs

    Took over failing, early-stage ERP software company with excellent strategic technology positioning and potential for middle market leadership. Major investor. Led company from zero to $7 million in sales. Twice brought additional capital into the company. Led company out of Beta and secured initial critical reference accounts.