Chris Beeker III

Chris Beeker
Member of the Alabama Public Service Commission
Place 2
Incumbent
Assumed office
September 23, 2024
GovernorKay Ivey
Preceded byChris Beeker Jr.
Personal details
Born
Chris Beeker III
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Mississippi (BA) Harvard University (JD)

Chris V. Beeker III is an American politician who is currently serving on the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). A member of the Alabama Republican Party, he was appointed in 2024.[1]

Career

Beeker was appointed to be the USDA Alabama State Director of Rural Development in 2017 by Donald Trump.[2][3]

In September 2024, his father, Chip Beeker resigned from his position on the PSC. Beeker III was appointed as the replacement commissioner to serve out the rest of the term.[4][5] He announced his intent to run for a full term in the 2026 election on July 14, 2025.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Chris Beeker, III, to Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2". The Office of Alabama Governor. 23 September 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  2. ^ "New Alabama State Directors Appointed To USDA Positions". Alfa Farmers. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  3. ^ Tait, Daniel (18 May 2022). "Alabama Commissioner Chip Beeker's Catfish Farm Loans $100k to Campaign After Receiving PPP Forgiveness". Energy and Policy Institute. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  4. ^ Alander, Rocha. "Gov. Kay Ivey appoints Chris Beeker III to fill father's seat on Public Service Commission". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  5. ^ Sell, Mary (24 September 2024). "Beeker III replaces father on Public Service Commission". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  6. ^ Kates, Margaret (14 July 2025). "Beeker announces run for full term on PSC: 'Continue fighting for Alabama families'". AL.com. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
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