Trump appoints Georgia state senator as treasurer of the United States

President Donald J. Trump has appointed Georgia state Sen. Brandon Beach, R–Alpharetta, as treasurer of the United States.

“I have loved serving in the Georgia State Senate for the past 13 years, and it has been one of the greatest honors of my life to be a part of this esteemed institution,” Beach said in a statement. “The Senate body holds a special place in my heart, and I will always cherish the time I spent serving the great people of Georgia. Being appointed by President Donald J. Trump to serve as Treasurer of the United States is a life-changing opportunity, and I am deeply humbled and grateful for the trust placed in me.

“I look forward to continuing my service to this great nation, upholding the values of fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and American prosperity,” Beach added. “President Trump’s bold leadership and unwavering commitment to putting America first have paved the way for historic economic achievements that I am honored to help carry forward. While I embark on this new chapter, I will never forget where I came from, and I remain forever grateful for the people and principles that have shaped my journey.”

Beach, a fierce Trump loyalist, is chairman of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and is the Executive Director and founder of the North Fulton Improvement District. He has previously held key leadership roles, including serving on the boards of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the Georgia Department of Transportation and chair of the Public-Private Partnership Committee and the Land Development Committee.

He has also served as chairman of the Fulton County Development Authority and was an Alpharetta city councilman.

Beach currently serves on the Georgia World Congress Center Oversight Board, the Georgia Lottery Corporation Oversight Board, and the Alpharetta Rotary. He earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and a Master of Business Administration from Centenary College.

He will be the first Georgian to serve as the United States treasurer, which is responsible for the U.S. Mint and Fort Knox.