Gary Montalvo is from Puerto Rico, and entered the Navy after completing high school in North Carolina. He is a USNA graduate and earned an MBA from George Washington University and an MA from Regent University. He completed MIT Seminar XXI.

As a Submariner he commanded USS NORTH CAROLINA (SSN-777) and Submarine Development Squadron FIVE. He deployed to the Western Pacific, European Theater, Southern Command Theater, and completed five strategic deterrent patrols.

His shore duties include COMUSNAVSO, OPNAV, Naval Reactors, COMPACFLT, PCOI for COMSUBPAC, Program Analyst at OSD, and as PERS 42/N133. He most recently served as Executive Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

He serves as the Director of Maritime Headquarters and Sustainment at COMPACFLT.

Last Updated: 10 September 2025