Pat Beckwith

Pat Beckwith is an experienced military and education professional currently serving as the Commander of the 208th Regional Training Institute for the Montana Army National Guard and as the Director of Military and Veteran Services at the University of Montana. With a diverse background, Pat has held various leadership positions, including Base Director for operations in Erbil, Iraq, and Executive Officer for the University of Montana Army ROTC Program. Additional experience includes teaching roles at Big Sky High School and Willard Alternative High School. Pat's educational credentials include ongoing studies for a Doctor of Education in Education Leadership at the University of Montana, complemented by a Master's degree in Education and Curriculum Design from Montana State University-Bozeman, and a degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point focused on Law and Legal Studies.