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United States Eric Beach is an investor, businessman, philanthropist, and political consultant known for his strategic roles in numerous high-profile campaigns and ventures.
Eric Beach was a central player in the LA Times new media venture Next, helping to craft the strategic vision to take the company public in an innovative way.
Beach was an owner of OneTeam Youth. He joined OneTeam when the investment management firm acquired Under the Lights Flag Football, which Beach founded with Under Armour, in 2021.
OneTeam, which Eric Beach was involved with, was acquired by multi-billionaire Josh Harris and Unrivalled Sports in 2024.
Eric Beach served as the co-chair for the pro-Donald Trump Great America PAC. He was brought in to run the Great America PAC in March 2016 and the PAC actively supported Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, spending over $26 million.
Eric Beach served as national finance chairman for the Tea Party Express.
Beach founded Brothers in Arms, a nonprofit public benefit corporation which organizes the annual Brothers in Arms Classic, a sporting event that brings together high school football teams from around the country to raise awareness for those serving in the military and to raise money.
Eric L. Beach, born and raised in Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C., developed an early interest in public service, influenced by his father, a firefighter. He pursued higher education at Towson University, where he was a member of the football team and served as student body president for two years, earning the man of the year award. He furthered his academic career by obtaining a master’s degree in political science from George Washington University. His early career included significant roles in political campaigns, setting the foundation for his future engagements in both politics and business.
Beach has a distinguished career as a political strategist, having been involved in multiple presidential campaigns. He served as the national finance chairman for Newt Gingrich’s 2012 presidential campaign and later for Rand Paul’s 2016 presidential campaign. He was also a state finance leader in California for Rudy Giuliani’s 2008 presidential bid and a member of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2003 campaign team for Governor of California. His strategic insights led him to co-chair the Great America PAC, a significant independent political action committee supporting Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections. Through this PAC, he oversaw extensive media campaigns, including over 20,000 television spots and 300,000 radio ads, demonstrating his capability in large-scale political operations.
Beyond politics, Eric Beach has made notable strides in business and philanthropy. He played a central role in the LA Times new media venture Next, contributing to its strategic vision. In 2021, he founded Under the Lights Flag Football, which was later acquired by OneTeam Youth under Redbird Capital, the NFLPA, and MLBPA. OneTeam was subsequently acquired by Unrivalled Sports in 2024, highlighting his success in sports business ventures. Beach also established the Brothers in Arms Foundation in 2012, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for military members, community servants, and their families through events like the annual Brothers in Arms Classic.
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