Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Lloyd is a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Coast Guard and has spent more than half of his active duty career at sea. With a primary mission focus on law enforcement, counter narcotics and international cooperation, Lloyd has conducted diverse operations from the Caribbean to the South China Sea, commanding two ships and serving aboard three others. In-between ship assignments, Lloyd has worked in external affairs to support Coast Guard initiatives. Most recently, he developed and led a government engagement strategy for the western half of the Coast Guard, serving as a liaison to civilian leadership and an advocate for service priorities. Upon completion of the MPP program, Lloyd plans to translate his new skills into service at Coast Guard Headquarters, either in policy development or government affairs. Lloyd is married to an incredibly patient spouse, Margaret, who has successfully wrangled two toddlers and two dogs through multiple deployments. Lloyd enjoys spending quality time with family, cooking adventurous meals, and tinkering with old cars.