Craig A. DeBeni

Craig A. DeBeni is an Instructor in Energy & Electrical Systems at the Civil Engineer School of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). He holds an MBA from Wright State University, a B.S. in Organizational Management from Ashford University, and a CCAF in Electrical and Mechanical Technologies. With 20 years of military civil engineering experience and 5 years in civilian CE operations, he specializes in electrical systems, energy management, and cybersecurity.

• Experience: 4 years as a civilian CEN Base Energy Manager
• Courses Taught: WMGT 101, WENG 270, WENG 481, WMGT 571, WENG 470, WENG 572, WENG 573, WENG 466, WTSS 464
• Areas of Expertise: Electrical Systems Design, Facility Power Systems, Cybersecurity in Civil Engineering, Energy Management Strategies

DeBeni contributes to operational training for Air Force engineers through hands-on courses focused on contingency facility design, cybersecurity for control systems, and energy efficiency. His work integrates industry trends with military training to prepare engineers for complex operational challenges.