Career
A native of Saint Johns, Michigan, Garcia received his bachelor"s degree from Cedarville University in 1981. Garcia then served for the next ten years in the United States army, including time in Desert Storm and rose to the rank of captain. From 1991 until 1995 Garcia served on the staff of various Michigan State Senators, including serving as the chief of staff for Doug Carl.
Garcia is a Republican.
Garcia is a Baptist.