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) Alliance for Automotive Innovation
2) Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.
3) Americans for Citizen Voting
4) Association of Health Plans, West Virginia
5) Central WV Regional Airport Authority
9) FirstEnergy
10) 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.
Tim has spent twelve years building a record as one of the most effective advocates in Annapolis, representing a diverse group of clients at the state's legislative and executive branches, and county governments. Prior to engaging in government relations, Tim served as Chief of Staff to Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., the longest serving State Senate President in United States history. Tim is a graduate of West Virginia University, and the West Virginia University College of Law, where he serves as a member of the Board of Visitors. Tim is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association. Tim lives in Baltimore County.
2) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
6) Association of Dental Support Organizations
7) AT&T
11) Beatty Development Group LLC
13) BSC America
16) Chesapeake Beach
17) Cisco
18) City of Aberdeen
20) Columbia Care
21) Concentra
23) County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland
25) Darden, Inc.
26) Don Bosco Christo Rey High School and Corporate World Study Program
27) Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc.
28) Election Systems & Software
29) Enterprise Commuity Development, Inc.
30) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
31) Ernst & Young
33) FiscalNote
34) Flagger Force
35) GCOM
37) GetInsured
41) GR Patel & Associates, Inc.
43) Greenvest
51) International Sleep Products Association
52) Konterra Realty
53) Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition
54) Maryland Association of Boards of Education
55) Maryland Horse Breeders Association
60) Next One Up
61) Nissan North America, Inc.
63) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
65) Perry White Ross & Jacobson
67) Procter & Gamble
68) Public Service Enterprise Group
71) Recovery Centers of America
73) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
74) SkyGenUSA
76) Sports Facilities Management, LLC
80) Sun Service LLC
81) TrueRoll
83) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
84) US Wind, Inc.
86) W.R. Grace & Co.
89) Washington Gas
717-237-4801
409 N. Second Street, Suite 500, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is the largest of its kind within any law firm in Pennsylvania. Its Government Relations Group provides a wide variety of clients with an outstanding program of advocacy services before the General Assembly and Executive Branch agencies of state government. The principals have held positions at the highest levels of state government, including former members of the House of Representatives, and a former member of the Governor's staff. In addition, they include former Chief Counsels of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department as well as former Chief Counsel to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and of the Pennsylvania State Police.
Firm Specialties:
Buchanan's services include providing background information to clients and key policy makers about the potential impact of proposed legislation or regulations; effectively communicating clients' concerns to government; drafting legislation; testifying before legislative committees and regulatory hearings; drafting and distributing position papers for clients; and monitoring the General Assembly and providing clients with updates.
1) 3M Company and its affiliates
2) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
3) American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
4) Argo AI
5) Crown Castle (including Pennsylvania Partnership for 5G)
8) GREATER PITTSBURGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
10) HP Inc.
12) Iron Mountain Information Management
13) Kay Builders
14) Lucid USA, Inc.
19) North Fayette
21) Pattern Energy
23) Pennridge Development Enterprises Inc
24) PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC COMPANY
25) PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY
26) PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
28) Rolka Loube Saltzer LLC, DBA Rolka Loube
29) St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates
31) The National Elevator Industry, Inc.
32) The Williams Companies, Inc.
34) West Penn Power
STEPHEN M. DEFRANK is a senior advisor in Buchanan's state government relations group. He joins Buchanan after spending 23 years of his career in Pennsylvania state government. His most recent position was chief of staff for Senator Lisa M. Boscola.
Steve brings process and policy expertise to our Pennsylvania Government Relations Practice, having worked in state government for more than 20 years. He has served in several roles in his over two decades with the Senate of Pennsylvania, including chief of staff, committee executive director, and policy director. Steve called on his strengths differently in each of those roles: as a chief of staff for Sen. Lisa Boscola, he used his organizational skills and ability to multitask to advance the senator's legislative agenda in Harrisburg and manage constituent outreach and communications in her district office. As Executive Director for the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, Steve grasped new concepts quickly and effectively, and developed an area of expertise in issues affecting the energy and utility sectors. As Policy Director, he worked as a jack of all trades to advance a caucus-wide agenda that included initiatives related to legalized gaming, community and economic development, workforce development, education initiatives and government reform.
(304) 546-8121
106 Capitol St, Charleston, WV, 25301,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Media/Entertainment, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality
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.
2) Alliance for Automotive Innovation
3) Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.
4) Americans for Citizen Voting
5) Association of Health Plans, West Virginia
7) Central WV Regional Airport Authority
11) FirstEnergy
12) HNTB Corporation
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.
Jonas Jacobson developed a broad government relations practice after 15 years serving in key leadership roles in State and local government. Jonas has extensive experience working on public policy matters and has worked on complex initiatives involving environment, energy, transportation, infrastructure, development and public works matters. During his government tenure, he served under three Maryland Governors and was appointed to the Maryland Department of the Environment as Deputy Secretary. Jonas also served as Director of Environmental Protection for Baltimore County. His practice involves engagement with the leadership of state and local agencies and the Maryland General Assembly. Jonas received a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law and a Bachelor of Science from Towson University. Jonas is the President of the Howard County Conservancy and serves on the Board of the Towson University Alumni Association.
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
6) AT&T
8) Beatty Development Group LLC
9) BSC America
11) Cisco
12) Concentra
14) Darden, Inc.
16) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
17) Ernst & Young
21) Greenvest
26) International Sleep Products Association
27) Konterra Realty
28) LKQ Corporation
30) Nissan North America, Inc.
31) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
33) Preston Scheffenacker Properties
34) Procter & Gamble
35) Public Service Enterprise Group
38) Rock Creek Foundation, The
39) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
40) Sheetz, Inc.
44) Sun Service LLC
46) US Wind, Inc.
47) W.R. Grace & Co.
48) Washington Gas
76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 18TH FLOOR, AKRON, OH, 44308,
(804) 228-4514
1011 E Main Street, Suite 400, Richmond, VA, 23219,
2029551500
2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, 20037,
76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 18TH FLOOR, AKRON, OH, 44308,
3307619960
800 N. Third St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA, 17102,
2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, 20037,
2023332524
2600 Virginia Avenue NW #505, Washington, DC, 20037,
614-221-2800
10 West Broad St., Suite 200, Columbus, OH, 43215,
1) Advocacy & Protective Services, Inc.
3) Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries
5) Association of Ohio Health Commissioners
6) Blackstone Administrative Service Partners LP (BASP)
8) FirstEnergy
9) Fisher-Titus Medical Center
11) Grange Insurance Audubon Center
12) Hicks Partners
13) Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
18) Ohio Chief Probation Officers Association
19) Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice
20) Ohio Craft Brewers Association
21) Ohio Environmental Health Association
22) Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Inc.
24) Ohio Recorders Association
25) Ohio Society for Respiratory Care, Inc
26) Ohio State Coroners Association
27) OneOhio Recovery Foundation
28) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America(PhRMA)
29) PNC Bank
30) PRA Group, Inc.
31) Qualtrics
410-977-3419
54 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
5) Anne Arundel County Food Bank
6) AT&T
9) Cisco
10) Concentra
12) Darden, Inc.
13) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
17) Greenvest
21) International Sleep Products Association
22) Konterra Realty
23) Miller Pipeline
24) Nissan North America, Inc.
25) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
27) Procter & Gamble
28) Public Service Enterprise Group
31) Rock Creek Foundation, The
32) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
33) Sheetz, Inc.
34) Standard Industries and its Affiliates
37) Sun Service LLC
38) Tenable, Inc.
40) Union Church
41) US Wind, Inc.
42) Washington Gas
3307619960
800 N. 3rd St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA, 17102,
7177402301
PO Box 638, Palmyra, PA, 17078,
76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 18TH FLOOR, AKRON, OH, 44308,
443-624-6716
54 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
4) American Innovators Network (AIN)
5) American Rental Car Association (ARCA)
8) Association of Dental Support Organizations
9) AT&T
15) Brightstar Global Solutions
17) Chesapeake Beach
18) Cisco
19) City of Aberdeen
21) Columbia Care
22) Concentra
23) County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland
25) Darden, Inc.
26) Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc.
27) Election Systems & Software
29) Flagger Force
30) Gilbane Development Company
32) GR Patel & Associates, Inc.
33) Green Vest, LLC.
40) International Sleep Products Association
41) Konterra Realty
42) Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition
43) Maryland Association of Boards of Education
44) Maryland Horse Breeders Association
45) MCG Health
47) Miller Pipeline
48) Next One Up
49) Nissan North America, Inc.
50) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
53) Procter & Gamble
54) Public Service Enterprise Group
55) Recovery Centers of America
56) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
57) SkyGenUSA
59) Standard Industries and its Affiliates
62) Sun Service LLC
65) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
66) US Wind, Inc.
67) Via Path (Global Tel Link GTL)
68) Voyatek (GCOM)
70) Washington Gas
3303845596
76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 18TH FLOOR, AKRON, OH, 44308,
614-221-2800
10 W. Broad Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH, 43215,
1) Advocacy & Protective Services, Inc.
2) Blackstone Administrative Service Partners LP (BASP)
4) Covestro LLC
5) CyrusOne
6) FirstEnergy
8) Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
9) Leetonia Exempted Village School District
13) Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges
14) Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice
15) Ohio Environmental Health Association
17) Ohio Recorders Association
18) Ohio Society for Respiratory Care, Inc
19) Ohio State Coroners Association
20) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America(PhRMA)
21) PNC Bank
2024348242
P.O. Box 625, Buda, TX, 78610,
1) Adelanto HealthCare Ventures, LLC
5) Amgen, Inc.
6) Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
7) Apple Inc.
10) Blackstone Administrative Services Partnerships L.P.
11) Broadcom Limited
12) California Business Roundtable
13) Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
14) CoreCivic, Inc.
15) CTIA-The Wireless Association
16) Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
17) FirstEnergy Service Company
19) Florida Crystals Corporation
21) Fresenius Medical Care North America
22) GRAIL, INC.
24) ID.me
26) Ligado Networks
28) National Fisheries Institute
30) Occidental Petroleum Corporation
31) Pacific Gas and Electric Company
33) Pfizer Inc.
34) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
36) S&B Engineers & Constructors, Ltd.
37) SACHEM Inc.
40) Shangri-La Industries, LLC
41) Southern Company
42) Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
49) Western Growers
3307619960
2800 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA, 19612,
443-739-9346
54 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
4) American Innovators Network (AIN)
5) American Rental Car Association (ARCA)
8) Association of Dental Support Organizations
9) AT&T
15) Brightstar Global Solutions
18) Chesapeake Beach
19) Cisco
20) City of Aberdeen
22) Columbia Care
23) Concentra
24) County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland
26) Darden, Inc.
27) Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc.
28) Election Systems & Software
30) Flagger Force
31) Gilbane Development Company
39) Konterra Realty
40) Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition
41) Maryland Association of Boards of Education
42) Maryland Horse Breeders Association
43) MCG Health
45) Miller Pipeline
46) Next One Up
47) Nissan North America, Inc.
48) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
52) Procter & Gamble
53) Public Service Enterprise Group
54) Recovery Centers of America
55) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
56) SkyGenUSA
58) Standard Industries and its Affiliates
61) Sun Service LLC
64) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
65) US Wind, Inc.
66) Via Path (Global Tel Link GTL)
67) Voyatek (GCOM)
69) Washington Gas
(304) 417-1114
7 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV, 25311,
1) FIRSTENERGY
614-359-6072
10 W. Broad St., Suite 1170, Columbus, OH, 43215,
1) FirstEnergy
301-582-5208
10802 Bower Avenue, Williamsport, MD, 21795,
2029553000
800 17th Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC, 20006,
2600 Virginia Avenue NW #505, Washington, DC, 20037,
