Garner Rivard

Garner Rivard has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Garner is currently working as the Director of Operations at Helion since April 2023. Prior to that, they had an extensive tenure at SpaceX where they held multiple roles including Director of Starlink Production, Director of Starlink Enterprise Solutions, Director of Satellite Supply Chain, Senior Manager of Spacecraft Supply Chain, and Manager of Planning and Fulfillment. Before joining SpaceX, they worked at Deloitte Consulting as a Manager from September 2011 to July 2015. Garner also has experience as a Student at The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University from August 2009 to September 2011. Additionally, they have served as an Operations Consultant at Clipper Windpower for a brief period in 2010. Finally, Garner has valuable military experience as an Army Officer in the US Army, where they led and managed various organizations and completed multiple tours overseas.

Garner Rivard completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, they pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Strategy & Operations Management from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business from 2009 to 2011.