Born in France as a Portuguese citizen, Carl came to the United States in 1978, becoming a citizen in 1995. He then went on to become the 1995 Team Gold Medal winner of the Kickboxing World Cup. From 1995-1999 Carl was a National Champion and member of the US National Kickboxing team. In 1992 Carl opened Mascarenhas Tae Kwon Do and Primal Kickboxing in Berlin. Carl has been a Berlin Borough resident for over 10 years, receiving the Berlin Citizen Award and recognized for his Gold Medal in Germany. 

In 1999, Carl joined United Professionals, traveling nationally and internationally developing excellence in sales, curriculum and business training systems. Carl was later appointed to the Board of Directors and served for 5 years. Carl established Asylum Fight League in 2008, where he organized and promoted fighters in over 80 events. In 2015, he was inducted into the NJ Hall of Fame for fight promoting by Commissioner Larry Hazzard. Carl obtained his Certified Tactical Master license with CDT Inc. (Compliance Directional Takedown) which provided high level, executive protection to various private businesses and individuals and training with various governmental entities. 

Carl has always strived to do his best and raise the bar in each and every endeavor, solo or as a eam member. He is looking to serve Berlin Borough with the same tenacity and diligence and to make sure the voices of the people are heard.