Beau was an infantry man and Intelligence Analyst in the United States Marine Corps. There he participated in numerous exercises and operations to include "Operation Desert Storm", where he spent 8 months in Saudi Arabia and the liberation of Kuwait. Beau spent 2 1/2 years in Okinawa, Japan where his unit was instrumental in closing all military bases in the Philippines. Finally, after 12 years of military service, the rank of Sergeant and a chest full of ribbons and medals it was time for a change. Beau joined the Teamsters, Local 399 and has followed in his fathers' and uncles path to where he is today. His uncle, Leo Reed is the current "Secretary-Treasurer" of Local 399 and his father, Leroy Reed, is and has been a Transportation Coordinator and Captain on numerous shows. Two of his brothers, John and Charlie, are Teamsters and his younger brother, Tanoai, is a Teamster and Stunt performer as well.