Garrison Coward

Garrison Coward is an experienced professional in external affairs, commerce, and political management. Currently serving as Senior Advisor in External Affairs and previously as Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia since January 2022, Garrison has honed expertise in M&A during a tenure as Managing Director at Merger Partners Incorporated from May 2020 to January 2022. Additional experience includes notable roles as Senior Advisor and Campaign Manager for Glenn Youngkin For Governor, and as Chief Operating Officer at BizCents. Garrison's political background consists of managing campaigns for Congressman Rob Wittman and serving as Political Director for the Republican Party of Virginia. Garrison holds an MBA and a Master's in Political Management and Public Policy from The George Washington University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College.