In Memoriam - Gregory Garrett

It is with heavy heart that we make mention the passing of Dr. Gregory A. Garrett on February 5, 2022. Dr. Garrett was a Senior Systems Engineer in Human Factors & Ergonomics for the Boeing Company’s Defense, Space, & Security (BDS) Division (business unit). He began his career with Boeing’s Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) organization in 2016 as an ergonomist. During his time with Boeing, Greg, was known for his successes in project accomplishments and awards. He was also one of a handful of Professors of Practice for the Virginia Tech University’s David Calhoun Honors Discover Program. His time at Boeing was valued and cherished and in his memory live those that were considered as his friends, colleagues, mentors, and mentees. Greg was a graduate of Texas A&M University (DrPH in Environmental & Occupational Health) and Middle Tennessee State University (MA in Experimental Psychology; BS in Exercise Science). At HFES, Greg was the Aerospace Systems Technical Group Chair-Elect (2021-2022) and was also the Recruitment Chair for the Boeing HFES Partners Program.

His colleagues wrote, "In summary, we loved this guy.  He was a big man, with a bigger heart, and a spirit as large as all the outdoors. His determination, perseverance and dedication are a true inspiration to us all, even with him no longer with us.  He was a great family man, who dearly loved his wife and family. His kindness, intelligence and generosity set an outstanding  example for us to strive for. He was known to lovingly torture colleagues with terrible Dad jokes in daily doses. We’ll always remember his hearty laughs, quick wit, and the fun we had bantering back and forth. He always  made work on our projects more enjoyable. He's going to leave a tremendous hole in the HFES and Boeing communities, as well as the hearts of all his family, friends and coworkers."