Garrett grew up in Atascosa County learning the real estate business from his father and the founder of the company, Joe Ruple. After graduating from Texas A&M, Garrett worked in Houston for a fortune 500 company in project management. He eventually returned to South Texas to pursue various oil and gas projects, along with several real estate developments. Today, Garrett is the owner and Broker of Ruple Properties and and oversees the growth of Ruple Properties and its agents across Texas.

Garrett lives in Pleasanton with his wife and two children. He is actively involved with numerous charities and civic organizations, including Trinity Oaks, a non-profit that provides hunting and fishing opportunities for the terminally ill and wounded veterans.