Robert Gilliland Beckel

Background

Beckel, Robert Gilliland was born on November 15, 1948 in New York City. Son of Graham and Ellen Beckel.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, Wagner College, 1970.

Career

Volunteer, Peace Corps, The Philippines, 1971-1972; private practice political consultant, Washington, 1972-1975; Washington director, National Committee for an Effective Congress, 1975-1977; deputy assistant secretary state-congressional relations, United States State Department, Washington, 1977-1978; political consultant, Bob Beckel & Associations, Washington, 1980-1982; campaign manager, Mondale for President, Washington, 1983-1984; partner, National Strategies & Marketing Group, Washington, 1985-1989; chairman, Bachelor of Business Administration, Inc., Washington, since 1989. Host television program Off the Record, Fox television, Washington, 1990-1992. Analyst television program Columbia Broadcasting System This Morning, Washington.

Guest host television programs LarryKing Live, Cable News Network, Washington, since 1990, Crossfire, Cable News Network, Washington, since 1990. Lecturer School Public Affairs, U. Maryland., College Park, 1991.

Achievements

• Robert Gilliland Beckel has been listed as a noteworthy Political analyst by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors City Lights, Washington, 1990-1992.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, power boating.

Connections

Father:

Graham Beckel

Mother:

Ellen Beckel