Ben Beakes is the founder and managing member of 3PS, LLC, a government affairs and public relations firm headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia. When he launched the firm in 2015, Ben's mission was clear: to put clients in the best position possible to achieve success, and to be a light to clients and to those with whom the firm interacts on their behalf. That guiding principle still defines 3PS today. Since its founding, the firm has represented more than 50 clients across a wide range of industries. From association management and lobbying to marketing and strategic communications, 3PS is committed to delivering results with purpose through thoughtful strategy, meaningful relationships, and a values-driven approach to advocacy.
1) a16z Capital Management LLC
3) Alliance for Automotive Innovation
4) Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.
5) Americans for Citizen Voting
6) Association of Health Plans, West Virginia
8) Central WV Regional Airport Authority
10) Contractors Association/WV
12) FirstEnergy
11-15 years
2012 Generation Next: Top 40 under 40
2016 University of Charleston Alumnus of the Year
Ben Beakes is the founder and managing member of 3PS, LLC, a government affairs and public relations firm headquartered in West Virginia. A 2002 graduate of the University of Charleston with a degree in political science, Ben began his career as Political Director for the West Virginia Republican Party. In 2005, he was appointed Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Betty Ireland, becoming one of the youngest individuals to serve in that capacity in state government.
Following his time in public service, Ben briefly worked in the private sector before being named State Director of the McCain 2008 presidential campaign in West Virginia. In 2009, he returned to his alma mater to serve as Vice President for University Development, a role he held for five years. Ben then joined Alpha Natural Resources as Director of Government and External Affairs, managing state and federal policy efforts.
On September 1, 2015, Ben launched 3PS, combining his deep policy experience, strategic insight, and extensive relationships into a firm designed to serve clients with integrity and purpose. With over two decades of experience in public policy, politics, and advocacy, Ben has built a reputation as a tireless and trusted voice for the individuals, companies, and associations he represents.
Joe Reidy joined the 3PS team in 2021 following years of experience managing and advising Republican campaigns at every level of government. At 3PS, his work has centered on public affairs strategy for clients in highly regulated industries. Joe and the entire 3PS team take pride in being full-time, year-round advocates offering clients the consistent focus and strategic insight necessary to effectively navigate policy, politics, and regulation. In all of our work, we strive to put our clients in the best position possible to achieve success and to be a light to our clients and to those with whom we interact on their behalf.
1) a16z Capital Management LLC
2) Alliance for Automotive Innovation
3) Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.
4) Americans for Citizen Voting
5) Association of Health Plans, West Virginia
6) Central WV Regional Airport Authority
10) FirstEnergy
11) HNTB Corporation
0-5 years
Joe Reidy serves as Vice President of Public Affairs at 3PS, LLC, a government affairs and public relations firm based in Charleston, West Virginia. A Berkeley County native and graduate of West Virginia University, Joe has spent his career at the intersection of politics, policy, and advocacy.
Before joining 3PS in 2021, Joe advised successful campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. He has worked with national consulting firms, trade associations, and political organizations to drive legislative strategies and build grassroots and grasstops engagement across the region.
At 3PS, Joe leads public affairs efforts for clients in some of the most heavily regulated sectors, offering strategic counsel, coalition development, and policy support tailored to each client's unique needs. With a deep understanding of West Virginia's political and regulatory landscape, Joe brings energy, insight, and unwavering focus to every engagement.
Joe lives in Charleston with his wife, Katie, their daughter, Georgia, and their golden retriever, Charley.
1) Acorn Health of Tennessee LLC
3) Allvest Information Services, Inc. dba Vant4ge
4) Americans for Citizen Voting
5) Autism Families Alliance Inc.
6) Clinical Solutions Pharmacy
7) CommuniCare Technology, Inc dba Pulsara
8) Eubank Asphalt Paving & Sealing, LLC
9) Flatrock Entertainment Group, LLC
10) Indivior Inc
0-5 years
Prior to joining Vogel Group, Kendall worked extensively in political fundraising in Nashville, TN. She served as the Deputy Finance Director for several elected officials running at the state and federal level including, Governor Bill Haslam (R-TN), Governor Bill Lee (R-TN), U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN), U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty. She has also served in varying fundraising capacities on campaigns for Mayor Karl Dean, Mayor Megan Barry, Mayor David Briley, Mayor Jim Coppinger, as well as ROCKCITY PAC, TENNPAC, the Tennessee State Museum Foundation, Tennessee Trucking Association, the Haslam Legislative Fund, Governor Haslam Inaugural Committee and Governor Lee Inaugural Committee.
At Vogel Group, Kendall leads the office's legislative efforts by working extensively with our General Assembly. With the political environment in Tennessee, she understands the complex nuances of working across party lines while representing clients' interests.
A native of Gallatin, Tennessee, Kendall graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in Public Relations. Alongside her work, Kendall enjoys working with two very important charities CASA Nashville and Mother to Mother. She currently lives in Nashville with her husband and two sons.
Whitney Wetzel is the Director of Communications and Advocacy at 3PS, where she leads integrated strategies at the intersection of public affairs, media, and messaging. With a background in both journalism and state government, Whitney brings a deep understanding of how to shape narratives that influence decision-makers, engage the public, and drive results. At 3PS, she helps clients navigate complex policy challenges, tell their stories effectively, and achieve their goals. True to the firm's mission, she works to put clients in the best position possible to succeed and to be a light in every interaction on their behalf.
1) a16z Capital Management LLC
3) Alliance for Automotive Innovation
4) Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC
5) Americans for Citizen Voting
0-5 years
Named Best Anchor by both the West Virginia Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press of the Virginias
Recipient of a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Breaking News Coverage
Emmy Nomination for Feature Reporting
Licensed West Virginia real estate agent, holding multiple industry designations, including:
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
GREEN Designee
Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI)
Awarded Rookie of the Year by Old Colony Realtors for 2024
Whitney Wetzel serves as Director of Communications and Advocacy at 3PS, LLC, a full-service government affairs, marketing, and public relations firm based in Charleston, West Virginia. Whitney joined the team in 2025, bringing with her more than a decade of experience in media and public sector communications.
A graduate of West Virginia University with a B.S. in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science, Whitney began her career as a television news anchor and reporter, covering stories across West Virginia and Kentucky. Her time in journalism earned her multiple industry honors and a reputation for thoughtful, compelling storytelling.
Following her broadcast career, Whitney transitioned into state government, where served as Director of Communications for the West Virginia Department of Human Services. In that role, she led communications for the state's largest agency during a major organizational restructure, managing media strategy, branding, and crisis communications at the cabinet level.
At 3PS, Whitney bridges the firm's communications and government affairs efforts - offering strategic counsel to clients in sectors including healthcare, human services, and education. Her expertise spans campaign development, stakeholder engagement, and media relations, and she brings a passion for storytelling and advocacy to every project. Whitney is proud to help clients create meaningful change in West Virginia communities and beyond.
600 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20001,
1) AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION
2) AMERICANS FOR CITIZEN VOTING
4) ASANA VOICES, FORMERLY REPORTED AS, ASANA VOICES, LLC
8) DOCUSIGN
10) HARMONY FOODS, LLC D/B/A SCN BESTCO, FORMALLY REPORTED AS, SANTA CRUZ HEALTHCARE
12) JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES, INC.
13) JOSHCO GROUP, LLC D/B/A VETERAN BENEFITS GUIDE
15) LIFEPOINT HEALTH
17) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS (N.A.C.H.)-CHA
18) NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
21) PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE CORPORATION
22) QUANTINUUM
23) SEQUOIA CAPITAL OPERATIONS LLC
24) SKILLFUL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. DBA BIG INTERVIEW
26) SOLVD HEALTH
27) SOUNDEXCHANGE
28) SUMITOMO CORPORATION OF AMERICAS
29) SWC MUSEUM CORP.
30) SYNOPSYS, INC.
31) TAMPA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS & FEDERATION
34) THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA
35) TYSON FOODS INC
600 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20001,
2) AMERICAN GAMING ASSOCIATION
3) AMERICANS FOR CITIZEN VOTING
5) C&C NORTH AMERICA, INC. D/B/A COSENTINO NORTH AMERICA
6) CAESARS ENTERPRISE SERVICES, LLC
11) ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS COALITION (EPC)
13) GRINDR LLC
18) NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
20) PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE CORPORATION
21) PORTABLE FUEL CONTAINER MANUFACTURER ASSOCIATION
25) RELX INC
26) ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
27) SOUNDEXCHANGE
29) STURGEON INDUSTRY ALLIANCE OF AMERICA
30) THE INSTITUTE FOR LEGAL REFORM - U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
31) THE RAINEY CENTER FREEDOM PROJECT
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P.O. Box 92830, Anchorage, Alaska, 99509,
1) Alaska Association of Rehab Professions
2) Alaska Behavior Analysts Association
3) American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate
4) Americans for Citizen Voting
5) ASARC KEY COALITION OF ALASKA
6) Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
7) Consortium for Interior Design, c/o Council for Interior Design Qualification
600 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20001,
1) ABBVIE
4) AMERICAN CREDIT UNION MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (ACUMA)
6) AMERICANS FOR CITIZEN VOTING
8) ASANA VOICES, FORMERLY REPORTED AS, ASANA VOICES, LLC
10) CARTA, INC.
11) CENCORA, INC.
12) CENGAGE
13) COBANK
14) COINSTAR
15) COUNCIL OF FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS
16) CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. DBA AMERICAS CREDIT UNIONS
17) DAILYPAY, INC
18) DESRI
21) GLEIF AMERICAS
23) INTERNATIONAL HEARING SOCIETY
24) LEONARD GREEN & PARTNERS, LP
25) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CREDIT UNION SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (NACUSO)
26) NATIONAL CONFECTIONERS ASSOCIATION
27) NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL
28) NOVARTIS
30) OMNISSA, LLC
31) PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE CORPORATION
32) PIERRE FABRE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
33) PIONEER CREDIT RECOVERY, INC.
34) PLANET FITNESS HOLDINGS, LLC
35) QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN, LLP OBO WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
36) SENTRILLION
37) SKILLFUL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. DBA BIG INTERVIEW
38) STATE COLLECTION SERVICE, INC.
39) THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
40) THE LEAGUE OF CREDIT UNIONS & AFFILIATES
41) TOAST, INC.
42) TYSON FOODS INC
43) WESTERN UNION
600 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20001,
2) AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION
3) AMERICANS FOR CITIZEN VOTING
6) ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
10) BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
11) BEACON AI, INC.
12) CHAOS INDUSTRIES
14) COINSTAR
15) COLORADO SPRINGS
17) CTIA-THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION
18) DE BEERS UK LIMITED (DBUK)
19) DESRI
21) ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS COALITION (EPC)
24) GENEVA HOLDINGS OHIO, LLC. DBA SPIRE ACADEMY
25) GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA, INC.
26) GRINDR LLC
27) HAVOCAI
28) HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
29) JACKSON FAMILY ENTERPRISES
30) JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES, INC.
33) LOS ANGELES ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES 2028
34) LUMINA AI
39) MICCOSUKEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF FLORIDA
40) NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
41) NATIONAL CONFECTIONERS ASSOCIATION
42) NATIONAL COUNCIL ON CIVIL ADVOCACY
43) NATIONAL HEAD START ASSOCIATION
44) NOVARTIS
46) PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
47) PENSKE TRUCK LEASING COMPANY, L.P.
48) PERMITFLOW
51) ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
52) SKILLFUL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. DBA BIG INTERVIEW
53) SKYDIO
55) SOUNDEXCHANGE
57) SUMITOMO CORPORATION OF AMERICAS
58) SWC MUSEUM CORP.
59) TAMPA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS & FEDERATION
60) THE BERNHARDT GROUP, LLC OBO IONQ INC.
61) THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
62) THE INSTITUTE FOR LEGAL REFORM - U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
63) THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA
65) TYSON FOODS INC
69) VALE USA LLC
72) VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
74) WOODSIDE ENERGY
600 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20001,
1) AMERICANS FOR CITIZEN VOTING
2) BEEP, INC.
3) CAREQUEST INSTITUTE FOR ORAL HEALTH, INC.
5) CTIA-THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION
6) DOCUSIGN
8) EDERA L3C
10) ENGINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
11) FIVETRAN INC.
13) INTERNATIONAL HEARING SOCIETY
15) LUMINA AI
16) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS (N.A.C.H.)-CHA
17) NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
18) NATIONAL CONFECTIONERS ASSOCIATION
19) NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL
20) NURO
22) PORTABLE FUEL CONTAINER MANUFACTURER ASSOCIATION
23) RELX INC
25) SOUNDEXCHANGE
26) TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
28) THE INSTITUTE FOR LEGAL REFORM - U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
29) THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA
30) TOAST, INC.
(531) 500-1280
1201 Lincoln Mall, Suite 102, Lincoln, NE, 68512,