Dr. Lee Beaumont

Vice President of Marketing & Enrollment

Dr. Lee Beaumont brings over three decades of experience in higher education, spanning roles in on-campus and online enrollment management, marketing, auxiliary services, facilities, construction, NCAA athletics, and online instruction. His extensive career reflects a deep commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in education.

Throughout his career, Lee has served as a key liaison with regulatory and planning authorities, including the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ – Virginia), the Department of Conservation Resources (DCR – Virginia), the Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, and city planning divisions in Lynchburg, VA, and San Antonio, TX. His public service includes membership on boards and commissions such as the Greater Lynchburg VA Transit Company (8 years), the Central Virginia Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the Central Virginia Technical Transportation Committee (5 years).

Lee holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University, a Master of Science in Biology from Lamar University, a Master of Science in Facilities Management from The University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. He has also earned a graduate certificate in Project Management from Cornell University, a Six Sigma Black Belt, and professional certifications from the Project Management Institute, the American Marketing Association, and the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches. His research has been featured in publications such as the Journal of Scholarly Engagement, the International Journal of Education and Practice, and the Aviation Technician Education Council Journal.

Having earned my degrees over three decades, I have witnessed the evolution of education from traditional in-person classrooms to dynamic online platforms, reaffirming the power of lifelong learning. I envision online education as a transformative force, enabling individuals to grow continuously and reach their fullest potential. By providing accessible, flexible, and personalized learning opportunities, it empowers learners to pursue their personal and professional goals at every stage of life.