Chris Beeker Bio

Recently appointed to Commissioner, Place 2, Chris V. Beeker III is a Greene County native, hailing from Eutaw, Alabama, where his family owns Beeker Catfish and Cattle. A graduate of the University of Mississippi at Oxford, Chris began his career in banking and finance.

During his notable tenure from 2017-2020 under President Donald Trump’s administration as the USDA Alabama Rural Development Director and South Region Director, he spearheaded numerous successful economic growth projects. His efforts resulted in securing $3.1 billion in funding to bring safe drinking water, wastewater facilities, community infrastructure, housing, and broadband access to rural Alabama, positively impacting numerous cities and towns across the state.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Chris has been actively involved in various roles, including serving as a Trump delegate, Alabama Wildlife Federation committee member, Greene County Farmers Federation board member and Chairman of the Greene County Republican Party.

As a Commissioner, he will continue to advance Alabama to be one of the most competitive states in the nation.

Chris is supported by his loving family, including his wife of soon to be 20 years, Carlley, and their three children, Ford, Harwood, and Mary Howard. The family are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa where they reside.