Trevor Garrett, MBA
As Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration, Trevor Garrett oversees the institution's accounting and financial functions, including audit, treasury, real estate, and investments. His responsibilities extend to managing the Facilities, Information Technology, and Campus Safety departments. Prior to being promoted to Interim VP of Finance and Administration, he held roles as Assistant Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis and Director of Finance at KGI. With over 30 years of diverse experience in financial management and business leadership, Trevor brings a wealth of expertise to his role.
Before joining KGI in 2018, Trevor served as Director of Financial Services at the Art Institute of California for nine years, where he was a key member of the leadership team. In this role, he provided strategic financial and operational management, contributing to increased student enrollment and retention. Earlier in his career, Trevor held senior positions as Controller for an insurance agency and Operations Manager for a firm in the Middle East, further enriching his global perspective and leadership experience.
Trevor is passionate about advancing organizational growth through sound financial stewardship and innovative strategies. Committed to continuous improvement, he strives to implement impactful solutions that support both immediate and long-term institutional success.
Trevor holds an MBA in Finance from Argosy University, a Certificate in Accounting from UC Riverside, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Bangalore University in India, and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Bangalore University in India. He is also a registered tax preparer with the California Tax Education Council (CTEC).