CONTRIBUTED BY CHUCK BEAMS FOR CITY COUNCIL
OPELIKA — Chuck Beams, a longtime Opelika resident and community leader, has announced his candidacy for Opelika City Council, Ward 4. A resident of Opelika for nearly 25 years, Beams has deep connections to the city.
He has been married to his wife Kathy for 29 years, and they have three children. Son Walker works at Opelika Power Services and is married to Mae, a second-grade teacher at Jeter Primary School. Son Will is in his senior year at Auburn University, pursuing a career in medicine and daughter Maggie, 15, is a sophomore at Opelika High School and loves history. Both Walker and Will graduated from Opelika High School, continuing Beam’s personal connection to Opelika’s public schools.
Beams attended Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy and is a licensed pharmacist in Alabama. He also earned an MBA from Auburn University at Montgomery and holds a Certified Pharmacy Executive Leader (CPEL) credential with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Currently, he serves as the Chief Pharmacy Officer at East Alabama Health, where he leads the pharmacy and laboratory teams across the health system, ensuring high-quality healthcare services for the community.
In 2020, Beams served as the statewide president of the Alabama Society of Health-System Pharmacists, representing more than 1,100 pharmacists across the state.
His dedication to advancing healthcare in Alabama is a reflection of his commitment to public service. He is also a prestigious Leadership Lee County graduate from 2017.
In addition to his professional work, he has been an active member of the Opelika community. He has served on the Opelika Schools Board of Education and the Opelika Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors since 2017, and he is an Elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church. He also serves on the Opelika Workforce Council, a multi-disciplinary team of leaders from all sectors working to improve workforce development in the city.
He said his vision for Opelika is to continue to grow responsibly, with a focus on public safety, education, job growth and meeting the infrastructure demands that come with expansion. A strong advocate for expanding access to high-quality Pre-K education, Beams said he believes that it will not only set Opelika apart from surrounding communities but also help address workforce development challenges. He sees Pre-K as a key recruiting tool for industries looking to locate in Opelika, contributing to the city’s long-term success.
Beams said he looks forward to earning the trust and support of his community in the upcoming election.
