Bek has a rich background in finance and international business. During his tenure at Peterson Companies at National Harbor, he reported directly to the Vice President of National Harbor, Kent Digby, and the Assistant Vice President of National Harbor, Christopher J. Borgal. His responsibilities included assisting in the management of the company’s National Harbor portfolio, a mixed-use real estate development spanning over 425,544 square feet of retail space, 410,251 square feet of office space, eight hotels, and 1,404 residential units. During his internship, Bek created, monitored, and oversaw 37 distinct budgets across all asset types, collaborating closely with operations, marketing, accounting, and property management teams to ensure coordinated efforts and drive systematic improvements. He also played a key role in the construction and grand opening of Spirit Park at National Harbor, which features one of the tallest flagpoles in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Bek pursued his academic endeavors at George Mason University, majoring in Finance and minoring in International Business.