Gentry Beach is an American investor, entrepreneur, and strategist dedicated to advancing prosperity through principled capitalism and national renewal. As Chairman and CEO of America First Global (AFG), he leads a U.S.-based investment and development firm committed to strengthening America’s leadership in energy, infrastructure, mining and global enterprise. 

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For over twenty years, Beach has built a career at the intersection of business and public purpose, mobilizing American capital to drive growth, innovation, and stability both at home and abroad. Under his leadership, AFG focuses on high-impact projects that reinforce American competitiveness, expand access to critical resources, and promote economic partnerships that align with U.S. national interests. 

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Before founding AFG, Beach co-founded Highground Holdings, an investment platform that has backed transformative businesses across commodities, technology, and consumer industries. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in New York, later managing portfolios for leading private and institutional investors before launching Vollero Beach Capital Partners, a hedge fund that ultimately joined Citadel, one of the world’s premier investment firms. 

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Beach played a leading role in President Donald J. Trump’s 2016 campaign, serving as National Finance Co-Chairman, and later as Vice Chairman of the Presidential Inaugural Committee. His work during that period helped build the foundation for the America First economic and diplomatic vision that continues to reshape U.S. policy today. 

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Gentry Beach earned his B.S. in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. A proud fifth generation Texas native  and devoted family man who resides in Texas, with his wife of 27 years and five children.