Dr. Adam Beeco, PhD

Adam Beeco is a 2002 graduate of Easley High School. While at Easley High, he played varsity soccer his entire time at the high school. He was selected to the All Region team 3 times while being selected All State twice. He was the leading scorer for the Green Wave twice while also being chosen captain of the team twice. Following his senior year he was selected to play in the South Carolina Soccer Coaches Association North-South All Star Game.

After high school, Adam entered Lander University and played soccer for 2 years before transferring to Clemson University. He earned a BS in Psychology in 2007 followed by a MS in Parks, Recreation and Tourism in 2009. Following his Masters Degree he began work on his Doctorate in Parks, Recreation and Tourism as well and earned his PhD in 2013. His doctorial thesis was “Integrating Spatial Modeling into Recreational Planning in Parks and Protected Areas.” In 2014 he received the Best Dissertation Award from the American Academy of Park and Recreation Administration & in 2021 he was awarded the Dwight A. Holder Award from the Institute of Parks, Clemson University.

He is married to the former Rebekkah Wills of Ohio and they live in Loveland, CO where he is a scientist with the U.S. National Park Service and he also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Clemson. He also serves on thesis and dissertation committees nationwide.

Mark Livingston

Mark Livingston is a 2015 graduate of Easley High. While in high school, Mark excelled in Football, Wrestling and Track for the Green Wave. He was selected All Region twice in football, was a Region Champion in the Heavyweight Division for wrestling and a Region Champion in Track and Field earning him All Region honors for those sports as well. He was a member of the varsity football and wrestling teams for four years and the track team from the 7th grade through his senior year. He qualified for state competition in track for four years having a 5th place finish in the state track meet. He set track records in the shot and discuss at Easley High School.

After high school, Mark went to Limestone University where he was a member of both the Indoor and Outdoor Track Teams. He set several records at Limestone and was selected All Conference four times. He graduated from Limestone in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology.

Currently he lives in Clemson where is a member of the City of Clemson Police Department. He also serves as a mentor for the “Boys 2 Men” program, which provides guidance and support to young individuals. He also serves in his church where he plays the drums and assist in the children’s ministry.