Garrett joined MD Energy Advisors in his first career position following completion of his college studies. In his role, he supports the growth and expansion of Montgomery County, Maryland area's energy efficiency products.   

Garrett educates employees at retail locations, distributing Point of Purchase materials and promoting relevant energy-efficient product messaging on the product benefits and best practices for selling products to consumers, including potential savings opportunities. He also shares knowledge and information on energy-efficient technologies such as appliances, electronics, residential LED lighting, and HVAC equipment to retail associates, contractors, and other trade allies participating in programs, as well as consumers.    

While in college, Garrett served as a research assistant on projects exploring policy options intended to reduce grid congestion and shorten queue times for prospective renewable generators in the PJM region. He supported the project through technical research, data engineering, and data harvesting from engineering studies, sharpening many of the skills that serve him in his role at MDEA.  

Garrett earned dual degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park in May 2024. He received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Resource Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management & Business Analytics. He achieved academic honors in his college career, served as Vice President of the College Park Student Investment Group, and received the Ray A. Murray and A. William Mann Memorial scholarship awards.