Francisco Garza  was an active duty U.S. Marine Corps officer. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 2010, he served on active duty from 2011 to 2018, deploying three times in support of global operations. His assignments included platoon command in both infantry and reconnaissance units, and advanced professional military education.

A native of Houston, Texas, Francisco earned his bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in history and a postgraduate certificate in international affairs from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets. He also earned an MBA from the University of Houston.