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About. People • Teams • Integrated. Leader and soldier shoulder American flag.

The Garrett Group begins with extraordinary people, and ends with delivering world-class services and solutions.

The Garrett Group (TGG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned company focused on delivering advanced professional services and solutions to Department of Defense, Intelligence, and Federal agencies since 2007.  Our primary services cover the entire spectrum of customer all-source intelligence and security needs. We also provide notable advisory and assistance to support intelligence and military operations plans and policies, ISR operations, Joint training and exercises, programming and budgeting, and personnel, facility, and physical security. In addition, TGG offers engineering services to assist in the integration of information technology required to support intelligence and security operations.

Our professional service offerings are backed by our commitment to quality service, as evidenced by our ISO 9001 and 27001 certifications. We are fully committed to providing unmatched support to our business partners and award-winning advisory services to our customers.  TGG and our highly experienced employees pride ourselves on providing the assistance our customers need for successful and efficient mission accomplishment.

LEADERSHIP

TGG’s founder and executive management team have extensive experience performing and managing military operations, personnel/physical/facility/infrastructure security, counterintelligence support, intelligence collection/requirements management, all-source intelligence analysis, intelligence/operational planning, intelligence systems integration, program management, and capabilities/architecture development efforts for DoD customers while serving in Division, Deputy Division, and Program Management positions at other large DoD contracting firms.

HON. TOMMY L. GARRETT

Principal Owner, President, CEO

Tommy formed The Garrett Group in 2007 and serves as President and CEO for TGG. Tommy’s background includes service as an intelligence officer, commander, leader, Nebraska State Senator, and business manager with over 40 years of experience in operations, intelligence, defense contracting and public service.  He has been highly successful in leading and managing large business and intelligence organizations which include: Commander for Military Matters and Director of the Operations Division, National Air Intelligence Center (Pentagon); Commander, Intelligence Division (Squadron), U.S. Air Force Weapons School (Nellis AFB, NV); Deputy Group Commander, Intelligence School House (Goodfellow AFB, TX); Commander, 607th Air Intelligence Group and Director of Intelligence 7th Air Force (Osan AB, Korea); Commander USSTRATCOM Joint Intelligence Center (Offutt AFB, NE); Director, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division (Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia).  Tommy is a graduate of the National War College, Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, the U.S. Air Force Weapons School and is a RAND Corporation Research Fellow.

DON KELLY

Sr VP, Chief of Operations

Don is Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for The Garrett Group.  Don manages our program management and contract capture personnel as well as the financial execution of the company. Over his 13-year contracting career, he has led operations resulting in over 100 distinct contract awards in excess of $300M dollars.  A former USAF officer, his military career included flying tours in the RC-135 and B-1B, joint assignments and operational command. Don also serves as the Chairman of the politically elected Sarpy County Board of Commissioners and oversees all County funds and business-related activities for the fastest growing county in Nebraska. Don sits on the Board of Directors for the 55th Wing Association, Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation, Sarpy and Cass County Health Department and serves as Chairman of the Sarpy County and Cities Wastewater Agency.

Bryan Van Deun

Vice President, Security Operations
 

After a 20+ year career as an FBI agent and executive, and experience as a corporate consultant post-FBI, Bryan is the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Insider Threat Senior Program Official (ITSPO) for The Garrett Group.  Bringing significant experience in compliance, insider threat, intellectual property protection and financial crime, his background and knowledge will allow the company to bolster its security posture.

Bryan’s FBI assignments spanned threat programs and continents – from Chicago to Nigeria to Montana and Washington, DC – in programs including art crime, counterespionage, economic espionage, financial crime and public corruption.  As a member of the Senior Executive Service, Bryan served as the Chief of Counterespionage for another US Intelligence Community agency, leading a team of 200 identifying counterintelligence threats in the applicant pool and onboard workforce.

Prior to the FBI, Bryan worked on Capitol Hill, for an international banking trade association, and in international trade and finance roles.  He has a BA from the Virginia Military Institute, an MBA from the University of Kansas and serves on the Cybersecurity Advisory Board for Bellevue University (NE) and on the Emergency and Security Industry Advisory Board at Tulane University (LA).  A fluent French speaker, Bryan is a member of ASIS International and of AFCEA.

 

DEB SHOCK

Program Manager
Deb manages a portfolio of contracts and personnel supporting missions at United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and other Department of Defense organizations. Ms. Shock to provide Government customers with experienced and long-term personnel to ensure customer satisfaction and to build enduring partnerships for mission accomplishment.

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Why Choose The Garrett Group?

“Veteran Owned Business of the Year”

“Sarpy County People’s Choice Award – Defense Contractor of the Year”

 

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VALUES DRIVEN COMPANY

The GARRETT GROUP was established, built, and operates on the foundation of our “I C.A.R.E. Values.”

Integrity
Commitment
Accountability
Responsiveness
Excellence

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HIGHLY EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL

The GARRETT GROUP employees are sought after recognized Subject Matter Experts supporting multiple key services for the US Government.  Over 95% of our team have operational experience in the military or other related government services.  Our veterans bring a treasure of experience ranging from multiple deployments to providing key combat and operational support.  Our company leadership and task leads have led or commanded at the highest levels in various roles and missions throughout our nation’s armed forces. We are committed to delivering innovative, collaborative, and dynamic solutions and services to support our nation’s no-fail missions and achieve success.

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WE BRING AWARD WINNING RESULTS

We take pride in our continually demonstrated and documented superior performance and our ability to deliver award winning service, support, and results for our clients.

The GARRETT GROUP has received numerous awards and high-level recognition for the outstanding quality of services and innovative solutions we have provided for multiple clients and organizations.

Whether independently or part of a business team, we are ready to provide the same to support to your needs and mission.

BENEFITS

The GARRETT GROUP believes our employees are our most valuable asset. Therefore, TGG strives to provide comprehensive and competitive benefits designed to offer flexibility, security and long-term value.

Medical Insurance

The GARRETT GROUP offers eligible employees, and their families, comprehensive medical coverage through United Health Care. (Options based on location.)

Vision Insurance

Participants may elect coverage for themselves and their families under the TGG United Health Care Spectera Vision Plan.

Dental Insurance

The GARRETT GROUP Family Dental Plan is offered through United Health Care.

Life Insurance

The GARRETT GROUP offers company-paid life insurance for all full-time employees

Disability Programs

The GARRETT GROUP offers several types of financial protection. We offer comprehensive and generous disability benefits including short-term disability coverage. These programs are designed to provide income in the event a participant becomes ill or disabled and is unable to work for an extended period.

401k Safe Harbor Plan

The GARRETT GROUP 401(k) plan includes an employer matching contribution that provides additional savings for your retirement. The plan is a “Safe Harbor” plan with immediate 100% vesting. TGG’s 401(k) Plan offers traditional 401(k) savings though pre-tax contributions and/or Roth 401(k) savings through after-tax contributions.

Additional Benefits Provided By The Garrett Group

  • Training and career development
  • Educational assistance for accredited programs
  • Opportunities for flexible work schedules
  • Generous leave accrual and paid holidays