Garrett is a strategic leader with over 20 years of experience advancing federal government missions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the University of South Florida and a master’s in Technology Management from Georgetown University.

Garrett has spearheaded cross-functional teams in operational, analytical, and technical roles, driving organizational change within the intelligence community and delivering high-impact solutions across global assignments. His expertise spans intelligence operations, cybersecurity, digital innovation, and policy strategy.

Following his distinguished public service career, Garrett transitioned to the private sector, where he now focuses on defense industry business development, bridging cutting-edge technology with mission-critical needs.

Kevin Switick is the Chief Executive Officer of AVIAN, LLC, and Level Up, LLC.

He graduated from Villanova University, the University of Tennessee Space Institute, the U.S. Air Force’s Air Command and Staff College, and the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy for twenty years, where he was a member of the Department of Defense’s Acquisition Professional Community, the U.S. Navy’s Space Cadre, and the U.S. Navy’s Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer Corp from 1986 to 2006.  An Operation Desert Storm veteran, Switick served his country flying attack helicopters from U.S. Navy destroyers in support of SEAL Team TWO.

Between his Navy tours as a test pilot, test pilot school instructor, Product Team Lead for the MH-60 Romeo, and his work as a business owner, Switick has been supporting the government for more than 30 years.