Bio
Captain Andrew Beguhl is an Instructor of Economics in the Department of Economics and Geosciences, United States Air Force Academy. Captain Beguhl earned a Master of Science in Agriculture and Applied Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previously, he worked as a program manager (62A) at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York. During his time as a program manager, Captain Beguhl led a 42-member team in modernizing and upgrading intelligence exploitation capabilities worldwide. When not in the classroom with cadets, Captain Beguhl can usually be found spending time with his wife, three children and dog, hiking, camping, or running.
Education
Master of Science, Agriculture and Applied Economics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois (2023)
Thesis: “Measuring the impact of nutrient management planning on surface water quality in Wisconsin”
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration: Cognate in Economics, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia (2017)
Associate of Science, STEM Mathematics, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia (2022)
Associate in Applied Science, Intelligence Studies and Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Montogomery, Alabama (2016)
Professional Experience
Instructor of Economics, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado (December 2023 – Present)
Graduate Student, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois (August 2022 – December 2023)
Program Manager, Air Force Research Laboratory – Rome, New York (June 2021 – July 2022)
Deputy Program Manager, Air Force Research Laboratory – Rome, New York (June 2019 – June 2021)
Officer Training School – Cadet, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama (March 2019 – May 2019)
Executive Officer, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas (February 2017 – March 2019)
Data Acquisition Systems Mission Manager, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska (February 2015 – January 2017)
Intelligence Analyst, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska (August 2013 – February 2015)
Student, Various Locations, (June 2011 – August 2013)
Honors & Awards
Air Force Commendation Medal, 2022
AFRL/RIE Company Grade Officer of the Year Award, 2021
AFRL/RI Richard Neal Commander Cup Team of the Year Award, 2020
AFRL/RIE Richard Neal Commander Cup Team of the Year Award, 2020
AFRL/RI Company Grade Officer of the 4th Quarter, 2020
AFRL/RIE Company Grade Officer of the 4th Quarter, 2020
AFRL/RI Company Grade Officer of the 3rd Quarter, 2020
AFRL/RIE Company Grade Officer of the 3rd Quarter, 2020
Air Force Officer Training School Distinguished Graduate, May 2019