Men To Watch Awards 2026 honors Dr. Charles J. Beard, II

Charles J. Beard, II, Ph.D., is a seasoned Risk Executive and Transformation Consultant with deep expertise in risk assurance, controls development, exam readiness, strategic planning, and enterprise process improvement. He is recognized for designing and implementing frameworks that reduce risk while elevating efficiency and operational performance. A retired U.S. Army Chaplain with 28 years of distinguished service, Dr. Beard has held leadership roles across major organizations, including EarthLink Inc., BellSouth/AT&T, American Cellular Communications, Fiserv, Mansfield Energy, SunTrust Bank, USAA Federal Savings Bank, and KeyBank.