Mr. Garnett is founder and President of iAM Solutions, LLC (iAM). iAM was founded in December 2001 and focuses on Business Development, Energy & Information technology consulting, web based collaboration tools and the development of market engagement strategies for Global Communities of Practice. In August 2002, iAM acquired MOLIS (Minority Online Information Services). MOLIS is a database that contains the profiles of over 30,000 researchers and the research capabilities of 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, 130 Minority Serving Institutions and 25 Tribal Colleges. For over a decade MOLIS has been used by government agencies to identify institutions that have the research capabilities that can help them achieve their agency’s goals and mission. Prior to iAM Solutions, Mr. Garnett was President and CEO of Chrystal Software, a member of Xerox Technology Enterprises (XTE). XTE is a business development arm of Xerox Corporation chartered with the identification, development and successful commercialization of new technologies. Prior to Chrystal Software, Mr. Garnett was Senior Vice President of Global Accounts where his group was responsible for developing and implementing the strategy and direction for Xerox’ top 500 accounts in the United States and worldwide. These accounts represented 52% of the United States revenue and 37% of the worldwide revenues. The strategy comprehended the implementing the corporation’s change agenda and the global delivery of Xerox's entire portfolio of solutions, services and products. Mr. Garnett joined Xerox in 1978. Since then he has held numerous field positions which included: Branch Manager Systems, Region Systems Operations Manager, Region Agent Manager, District Manager-Oakbrook, National Systems Sales Operations Manager, Western Region General Manager of North American Systems Sales, Vice President & GM of Field Operations - Mid-Atlantic Area, Vice President Xerox Professional Document Services and USCO Vice President of Field Operations - North Atlantic Area. Mr. Garnett has built, revitalized and transformed several technology ventures and sales organizations into world-class producers and distributors of leading edge technologies. He is an expert in blending the strategic with the tactical to influence performance and effectuate start-ups, turnarounds and culture changes. He is progressive and decisive with keen insight into key business, market and technology drivers for policy deployment. Mr. Garnett was born in Buffalo, NY. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi and Boule’ Fraternities. He is involved with a number of community activities, including: Children’s National Medical Center – former Director; DC Public School Foundation – former Chairman; Washington Board of Trade - former Director; Historical Black College Visitation Program – 12 year Sponsor; Xerox Foundation - former trustee, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education – (NAFEO) – former Chairman of Corporate Advisory Council; and former Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Senior Steward Board; University of Pittsburgh, Distinguished Varsity Alumni Award – 2004. He and his wife of 38 years Sheila, reside in Clifton, VA. They are the proud parents of two sons, and three grand children. Updated August, 2008 iAM Solutions, LLC |
