Aaron Garner joined Darin Fong and Associates (DFA) as a Vice President in 2023. Prior to joining DFA, he supported several different roles in the Hilti North American Corporate Headquarters ranging from bid & proposal management, project management, product management, and marketing. The main role held during his seven years with Hilti was managing the project management team for all of Hilti North America, including overseeing large data center facilities achieving roughly $20M in revenue over 5 years. Prior to Hilti, Aaron had obtained nearly 13 years of design experience in various types of structures and buildings. During his employment at Kramer & Lawson, Inc. (currently Kramer Engineering, Inc.), HSA & Associates in La Mirada, and Miyamoto International’s Orange County office, his responsibilities included structural design, design coordination, construction administration, and senior level review/mentorship for projects including new and existing: commercial buildings, retail structures, office buildings, manufacturing facilities and “Big Box” tilt-up distribution centers. Notable projects in Aaron’s career include: Skechers Distribution Center, Stater Brother’s Distribution Center, Redlands Commerce Center, REDA Birch Medical Office Building, The Chugh Firm three story office building, and Ameritex Pipe and Products in Texas.

Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Professional Licenses: California – Civil Engineer, C81777 Texas – P.E. Structural, 125411