Public Service Commission, Place 2

Chip Beeker

Party: Republican

Residence: Eutaw

Political experience: Commissioner, Alabama Public Service Commission, 2014- present; member and chairman for 10 years, Greene Country Commission, 2006-1986.

Professional experience: Owner and founder, Beeker Timber Company, founder, Beeker Cattle and Catfish Company; worked at James M Barry Steam Plant; worked at William Crawford Gorgas Electric Generating Plant; National Guard, 8 years. National Guard for eight years.

Civic experience: Basketball coach, Warrior Academy; head baseball coach Warrior Academy; pillar, Community Foundation of West Alabama; served on numerous advisory boards throughout the Black Belt of Alabama.

Education: Bachelor’s in business administration and management, University of West Alabama; degree, New Covenant School of Ministry, Diploma, Greene County High School.

Main issues: According to his campaign website, Beeker says he is committed to continuing to work with his colleagues to ensure that Alabamians receive the most reliable and affordable energy and oppose the federal government environmental agendas that he feels are reckless.

Top contributors: Pride PAC, $43,500; T-Town PAC, $32,500; Drummond Co., $15,000; ENPAC, $15,000; CRA PAC, $10,000; Farm PAC, $7,334; Alabama Acre, $5,000; Global Rental, $5,000; May PAC, $5,000; Alabama Development Trust, $3,500.

Campaign: https://www.facebook.com/chipbeeker2014/