Leo G. Beckmann
Manager of Legislative Affairs

Lee Beckmann has been the Manager of Legislative Affairs for the Georgia Ports Authority since 2003.

Prior to joining the GPA, Lee served as a Legislative Assistant to Congressman Jack Kingston. During his four years in Washington, Lee oversaw several legislative issues as well as appropriations for the Congressman - helping to secure funding for various projects such as harbor deepening in Savannah and Brunswick.

Lee's responsibilities include managing governmental relations and a statewide outreach campaign for the GPA. His additional responsibilities include assisting in the GPA's communications and port relations efforts.

Lee received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is a member of the Propeller Club of Savannah and a graduate of Leadership Savannah. His other civic & community interests include serving on the Islands YMCA Board of Directors, fundraising for the United Way of the Coastal Empire and the Georgia Chamber's membership campaign. Lee is also a member of the German Heritage Society and enjoys coaching his son's youth soccer teams in his spare time.


Georgia's deepwater ports and inland barge terminals support more than 286,476 jobs throughout the state annually and contribute $14.9 billion in income and $55.8 billion in revenue for related businesses. In total, port activity yields $2.8 billion in state and local taxes to Georgia's bustling economy.