Garrett grew up in nearby Monroe, WI on a dairy farm. His parents remain on the family dairy and utilize robotic milkers. Garrett has a special interest in dairy herd health. He is highly skilled with his ultrasound and has current knowledge of the latest reproductive techniques available. Garrett is a skilled surgeon and internal medicine diagnostician. He holds memberships in the American Veterinary Medical Association, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, Southwestern Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. In his spare time, Garrett enjoys hiking, bicycling, downhill skiing, and being with family [citation].