Jonathan Garard
Jonathan Garard is the proud owner and co-owner of Grooms Office Environments, a leading commercial furniture dealership based in Springfield, MO, which he runs alongside his wife, Audrey Garard. A United States Military Veteran, Jonathan brings a unique blend of discipline, leadership, and dedication to his role. Under Jonathan and Audrey's leadership, Grooms Office Environments has become known for its exceptional customer service, innovative solutions, and high-quality products. Jonathan's commitment to excellence and his deep understanding of the industry have made him a respected figure in the commercial furniture market. When he's not busy running the dealership, Jonathan enjoys staying active in the local community, taking on physical challenges, tackling home projects, and cheering on their two children, Ethan and Dane Garard.
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For 15 years, Jonathan supported Special Operations and conventional Army as a Civil Affairs Specialist in the United States Army. Jonathan has an extensive background in the development of regional and global infrastructure, large-scale strategic planning, instructor/course writing for the Primary and Advance Leadership Development course for the United States Army and High Threat Executive Protection Detail for the Department of State. A combat veteran and Bronze Star recipient, Jonathan concluded his military service in April of 2016.
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2015
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Springfield Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award Recipient (2022)
Jonathan is a board member for The Warriors Journey. The vision of The Warrior’s Journey is that every warrior and their family would live in wholeness and be equipped to navigate the issues of life. The Warrior’s Journey is committed to supporting the whole life of warriors and their families. That includes the often overlooked spiritual questions of faith and morality. Through community, partnerships, and resources, TWJ is proud to bring cutting edge faith-based support to the conversation of military resilience.
