Soon after high school and one semester into college, Carney enlisted in the army as a Ch-47D Helicopter Crew Chief. Soon after his enlistment started, he began helping with parties with his fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi on his college campus; Carney then expanded beyond college parties and hit Carney’s hometown, Kansas City, Missouri with memorable concerts which expanded throughout the nation thereafter. Carney then got noticed by the entertainment community when he sold out numerous concerts. Carney then became CEO of KC Thunder Entertainment in 2001.with his slogan, “Sit back relax and enjoy the show.” Carney became known for producing the highest quality events. He has managed and worked with multi-platinum musicians and actors on major television networks and on the silver screen. Carney, jack of all trades, holds multiple pilot ratings, including a commercial pilots license.