Lt. Col. Jeffrey M. Beeman serves as the South Pacific Border Task Force commander, leading a 50-person task force that synchronizes all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers support to the southern border. He oversees execution of $300 million in Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security permanent border barrier projects and postures the organization for future mission assignments.
Most recently, Beeman served as the 62nd commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District, where he led 500 employees responsible for an annual $700 million program spanning Civil Works, Military Construction, Inter-agency, International, Environmental and Emergency Response projects. A native of San Diego, he earned his commission in the Corps of Engineers though the Claremont McKenna College Army ROTC program.
His first assignment was at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he served as a platoon leader for the 362nd Multi-Role Bridge Company, deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon redeployment, he was assigned to the 11th Engineer Battalion as a forward support company executive officer and later as the battalion plans officer. Beeman’s subsequent assignments included service in Hawaii as the exercise officer for the 1st Naval Construction Division’s Pacific, plans officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 130th Engineer Brigade, and commander of the 523rd Engineer Company, 84th Engineer Battalion. While in command, he led a nine-month deployment to Camp Covington, Guam, in support of Operation Dauntless Bastion. Beeman later served with the Los Angeles District as deputy resident engineer and program manager for the Fort Irwin Weed Army Hospital replacement project. Upon completion of the hospital, he moved to Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command plans engineer for one year before transferring to the 36th Engineer Brigade, where he served as operations officer for both the 62nd Engineer Battalion and the brigade headquarters. Beeman then served as the deputy commander of the Los Angeles District and commander of the South Pacific Border District.
Beeman’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic University, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and a Master of Science in Construction Management from the University of Hawaii. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Associate. Beeman graduated as the Distinguished Honor Graduate of both the Engineer Officer’s Basic and Advanced Courses, and as an honor graduate of the Command and General Staff College. His other military education includes Sapper Leader Course, Air Assault School, Airborne School and the Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent Course.
Beeman is married and has two sons.