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
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.
Summary of Lobbying Approach:Our clients' reliance on Capitol Strategies Group is based on a single word: Trust.They trust us to understand their needs, to develop the strategies and outreach required and to deliver the results they seek. They trust us to communicate clearly and candidly, to keep them apprised of important developments and respond to opportunities that may impact their freedom to operate. But just as important, they trust us for the ethics and values we hold dear, the promise we make to adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct in representing them and protecting their interests and reputations. This trust is what drives our partnerships with our clients.
20+ years
City & State Top Lobby Firm 2022
City & State Top Lobbyist 2023
City & State Top Lobbyist 2024
Peter has served on the boards and committees of numerous national, regional and local professional, business and trade associations, including the Public Affairs Council, American Gas Association, American Forest and Paper Association, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Pennsylvania Business Roundtable, Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, York County Chamber of Commerce, York County Historical Society, Eckerd College Parent Council and currently is a member of the National Association for Lobbying Ethics, Pennsylvania Association for Government Affairs and a Lifetime member of the Pennsylvania Society.
Peter's extensive knowledge of government, business and trade organizations provides clients with the benefit of a uniquely broad perspective.
Prior to launching Capitol Strategies Group, Peter successfully managed one of Pennsylvania's largest lobbying firms. He also served as Vice President for Public Affairs with Glatfelter, a global manufacturer of specialty papers, Vice President for Government Affairs for Philadelphia Gas Works and as a corporate officer and Vice President of Public Affairs with Waste Management, Inc.
Peter's extensive governmental experience includes serving as Special Assistant to the Governor of Pennsylvania and in senior positions in the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services as well as the Department of Labor and Industry. He also served as the Director of Legislation for the Mayor of Philadelphia and the Vice President for Government Affairs for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. He has consulted for numerous national, state and local political campaigns and political parties.
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.
(660) 281-7777
800 W 47th St, STE 200, Kansas City, MO, 64112,
2) AxAdvocacy
(636) 530-9392
16141 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 110, Chesterfield, MO, 63017,
3) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
6) Associated Cemeteries of Missouri
7) Association of Dental Support Organizations
8) Bank of America Corporation
9) Centers for Independent Living
10) Ceres
11) City of Branson
13) City of Raytown
15) Consortium
16) Evergy
18) Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
19) Hannibal Regional Healthcare System
20) Harris-Stowe State University
22) Healthy Vision Association
23) Hickman Mills C-1 School District
25) Jackson County Sports Complex Authority
26) James Hardie Building Products Inc.
29) Little Blue Valley Sewer District
30) MCTA – The Missouri Internet & Television Association
32) Mid-America Automatic Merchandising Association
33) Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities
34) Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
35) Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
36) Missouri Community College Association
37) Missouri Dental Hygienist Association
38) Missouri Petroleum & Convenience Association
39) Missouri Physical Therapy Association
40) Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
41) Myndset, LLC
42) PACARS - Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System
43) QC Financial Services, Inc.
45) St. Charles County Ambulance District
46) St. Louis Art Museum Foundation
48) St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
49) St. Louis Home Builders Association
51) State Farm Insurance Companies
53) The City of St. Louis Port Authority
54) Toyota Motor North America Inc.
56) Walgreen Co
(636) 530-9392
16141 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 110, Chesterfield, MO, 63017,
3) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
6) Association of Dental Support Organizations
7) Bank of America Corporation
8) Centers for Independent Living
9) Ceres
10) City of Branson
12) City of Raytown
14) Consortium
15) Enough Abuse
16) Evergy
18) Harris-Stowe State University
20) Healthy Vision Association
21) Hickman Mills C-1 School District
23) Jackson County Sports Complex Authority
24) James Hardie Building Products Inc.
25) Kansas City 33 School District
26) Kansas City Public Library
30) Mid-America Automatic Merchandising Association
32) Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities
33) Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
34) Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
35) Missouri Community College Association
36) Missouri Dental Hygienist Association
37) Missouri Petroleum & Convenience Association
38) Missouri Physical Therapy Association
39) Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
40) Missouri Vacation Home Alliance
42) Myndset, LLC
43) PACARS - Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System
44) QC Financial Services, Inc.
46) St. Charles County Ambulance District
47) St. Louis Art Museum Foundation
49) St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
50) St. Louis Home Builders Association
51) St. Louis Police Retirement System
53) Toyota Motor North America Inc.
55) University Health Foundation
56) Walgreen Co
(816) 407-1222
800 W 47th St STE 200, Kansas City, MO, 64112,
2) AxAdvocacy
(573) 680-6966
217 East Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
502-548-7500
314 W. Main Street, Commonwealth Alliances, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
1) 7-Eleven
5) American Wagering, Inc. - Caesar's Digital
7) Botanicals for Better Health & Wellness
9) Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters
10) Champ Realty
11) Cicero Action
12) Clean Slate Initiative, Inc.
14) Coinbase Inc.
15) Cresco Labs LLC
16) Crowe, LLP
17) CSX Corporation
18) DCCH Centers for Children and Families
19) Dell Technologies, Inc., c/o 50 to 1 LLC
21) DonorsChoose
22) EducateNKy
23) Family Nurturing Center (FNC)
24) Fifth Third Bank
25) Frazier History Museum (The)
26) Fresenius Medical Care North America
27) Gainwell Technologies, LLC & It's Affiliates
28) Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
32) Holly Hill
33) Indivior, Inc.
34) International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
35) Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates, Inc.
37) Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana
38) Kooth USA LLC
43) KY Cares 2018
44) KY College of Art and Design
45) KY Community & Technical College System
46) KY Independent Pharmacy Alliance
48) KY Psychiatric Medical Assn.
49) KY Veterinary Medical Assn.
52) Medimpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
53) Metrc, LLC
55) Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition(MAREC)
57) Nascend, LLC
58) National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
59) Necco
61) Owensboro Health
62) Parents for School Options
63) Property Valuation Administrators Assn. of KY
65) ReUp Education
67) Sanofi US
68) Sazerac Company
69) Scholastic, Inc.
70) Seven County Services, Inc.
71) SPARC Recovery
72) TikTok Inc.
73) UKG - Ultimate Kronos Group
76) Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting LLC
78) Wayspring
3124631000
333 WEST WACKER DRIVE, #1420, SUITE 607, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
3120278840
303 WEST MADSON, SUITE 1300, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20004,
502-607-8670
314 W. Main Street, Commonwealth Alliances, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
1) 7-Eleven
5) American Wagering, Inc. - Caesar's Digital
6) AT&T
8) Botanicals for Better Health & Wellness
10) Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters
11) Champ Realty
12) Cicero Action
13) Clean Slate Initiative, Inc.
15) Coinbase Inc.
16) Cresco Labs LLC
17) Crowe, LLP
18) DCCH Centers for Children and Families
19) Dell Technologies, Inc., c/o 50 to 1 LLC
21) DonorsChoose
22) EducateNKy
23) Family Nurturing Center (FNC)
24) Fifth Third Bank
25) Frazier History Museum (The)
26) Fresenius Medical Care North America
27) Gainwell Technologies, LLC & It's Affiliates
28) General Cigar Company, Inc.
29) Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
33) Holly Hill
34) Indivior, Inc.
35) International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
36) Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates, Inc.
38) Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana
39) Kooth USA LLC
41) KY Alternative Livestock Association
44) KY College of Art and Design
45) KY Community & Technical College System
46) KY Independent Pharmacy Alliance
48) KY Power Company
49) KY Psychiatric Medical Assn.
50) KY Speech-Language-Hearing Association
51) KY Veterinary Medical Assn.
54) Medimpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
55) Metrc, LLC
57) Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition(MAREC)
59) Nascend, LLC
60) National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
61) Necco
63) Owensboro Health
64) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
65) Property Valuation Administrators Assn. of KY
67) ReUp Education
69) Sanofi US
70) Sazerac Company
71) Scholastic, Inc.
72) Seven County Services, Inc.
73) SPARC Recovery
74) TikTok Inc.
75) UKG - Ultimate Kronos Group
77) Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting LLC
79) Wayspring
484-380-3642
1220 Round Hill Road, PO Box 70, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010,
(512)5360959
1561 Ruby Ranch Rd., Buda, TX, 78610,
1) AGC of Texas
3) Arcosa Aggregates Texas, LLC
6) BFI Waste Services of Texas, LP
11) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
12) Ector County Generation LLC
17) Florence FM 970 Ventures, LLC
19) Fox Tank Company
26) Jewett Mine LLC
31) Northwest Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 3
33) PHR Holdings LLC
37) Republic Waste Services of Texas, Ltd.
40) SL Energy Power Plant I, LLC
44) US Ecology, Inc.
45) Weisman Equipment Company, Ltd.
46) Wharton County Generation, LLC
47) Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
502-607-8670
314 W. Main Street, Commonwealth Alliances, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
1) 7-Eleven
3) American Kratom Association
4) AT&T
9) Crowe, LLP
10) CSX Corporation
11) Data Records Management Services, LLC
15) Fresenius Medical Care North America
16) General Cigar Company, Inc.
17) Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
19) IBM Corporation
20) Indiana/KY/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters
21) Indivior, Inc.
22) Interactive Education Concepts, Inc.
23) Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates, Inc.
25) KY -811
28) KY Cares 2018
29) KY Community & Technical College System
31) KY Independent Pharmacy Alliance
32) KY Power Company
33) KY Speech-Language-Hearing Association
35) Math Nation
36) Medimpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
39) Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition(MAREC)
41) Nascend, LLC
42) National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
43) Necco
44) NFL - National Football League
45) One Forty One Well Co. LLC
46) Owensboro Health
49) Sanofi US
50) Sazerac Company
502-607-8670
314 W. Main Street, Commonwealth Alliances, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
1) 7-Eleven
5) American Wagering, Inc. - Caesar's Digital
6) AT&T
8) Botanicals for Better Health & Wellness
10) Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters
11) Champ Realty
12) Cicero Action
14) Coinbase Inc.
15) Cresco Labs LLC
16) Crowe, LLP
17) CSX Corporation
18) DCCH Centers for Children and Families
19) Dell Technologies, Inc., c/o 50 to 1 LLC
21) DonorsChoose
22) EducateNKy
23) Family Nurturing Center (FNC)
24) Fifth Third Bank
25) Frazier History Museum (The)
26) Fresenius Medical Care North America
27) Gainwell Technologies, LLC & It's Affiliates
28) General Cigar Company, Inc.
29) Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
33) Holly Hill
34) Indivior, Inc.
35) International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
36) Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates, Inc.
38) Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana
39) Kooth USA LLC
44) KY College of Art and Design
45) KY Community & Technical College System
47) KY Independent Pharmacy Alliance
49) KY Power Company
50) KY Psychiatric Medical Assn.
51) KY Speech-Language-Hearing Association
52) KY Veterinary Medical Assn.
55) Medimpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
56) Metrc, LLC
58) Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition(MAREC)
60) Nascend, LLC
61) National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
62) Necco
64) Owensboro Health
65) Parents for School Options
66) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
67) Property Valuation Administrators Assn. of KY
69) ReUp Education
71) Sazerac Company
72) Scholastic, Inc.
73) Seven County Services, Inc.
74) SPARC Recovery
75) TikTok Inc.
76) UKG - Ultimate Kronos Group
79) Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting LLC
81) Wayspring
502-607-8670
314 W. Main Street, Commonwealth Alliances, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
1) 7-Eleven
5) American Wagering, Inc. - Caesar's Digital
6) AT&T
8) Botanicals for Better Health & Wellness
10) Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters
11) Champ Realty
12) Cicero Action
14) Coinbase Inc.
15) Cresco Labs LLC
16) Crowe, LLP
17) CSX Corporation
18) DCCH Centers for Children and Families
19) Dell Technologies, Inc., c/o 50 to 1 LLC
21) DonorsChoose
22) EducateNKy
23) Family Nurturing Center (FNC)
24) Fifth Third Bank
25) Frazier History Museum (The)
26) Fresenius Medical Care North America
27) Gainwell Technologies, LLC & It's Affiliates
28) General Cigar Company, Inc.
29) Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
33) Holly Hill
34) Indivior, Inc.
35) International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
36) Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates, Inc.
38) Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana
39) Kooth USA LLC
44) KY College of Art and Design
45) KY Community & Technical College System
47) KY Independent Pharmacy Alliance
49) KY Power Company
50) KY Psychiatric Medical Assn.
51) KY Speech-Language-Hearing Association
52) KY Veterinary Medical Assn.
55) Medimpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
56) Metrc, LLC
58) Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition(MAREC)
60) Nascend, LLC
61) National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
62) Necco
64) Owensboro Health
65) Parents for School Options
66) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
67) Property Valuation Administrators Assn. of KY
69) ReUp Education
71) Sazerac Company
72) Scholastic, Inc.
73) Seven County Services, Inc.
74) SPARC Recovery
75) TikTok Inc.
76) UKG - Ultimate Kronos Group
79) Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting LLC
81) Wayspring
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20004,
3124631000
333 W. WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 1420, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
614-628-0096
41 S. High Street, Suite 3300, Columbus, OH, 43215,
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20004,
3124631000
333 WEST WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 1420, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
614-628-0096
41 S. High Street, Ste. 3300, Columbus, OH, 43215,
1) BrightSpring Health Services
3) Conduent, Inc. and its Affiliates
5) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
6) Continental Office Furniture & Supply Corporation
8) Epilepsy Foundation of America
9) Geographic Solutions Corporation
10) HDR, Inc
11) J.D. Byrider Systems, Inc.
13) LeadingAge Ohio
14) Micro Electronics, Inc. dba Micro Center
15) Ohio Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
16) Ohio Athletic Trainers Association
18) Pinnacle Treatment Centers
20) Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland
21) Sisters of Charity Health System
22) SPARK Ohio
23) Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Ohio, Inc.
24) TechR2 LLC
(573) 634-8760
205 E. Capitol Ave., Ste. 100, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
3) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
6) Association of Dental Support Organizations
7) Bank of America Corporation
8) Centers for Independent Living
9) Ceres
10) City of Branson
12) City of Raytown
14) Consortium
15) Enough Abuse
16) Evergy
18) Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
19) Hannibal Regional Healthcare System
20) Harris-Stowe State University
22) Healthy Vision Association
23) Hickman Mills C-1 School District
25) Jackson County Sports Complex Authority
26) James Hardie Building Products Inc.
27) Kansas City 33 School District
31) Mid-America Automatic Merchandising Association
33) Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities
34) Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
35) Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
36) Missouri Community College Association
37) Missouri Dental Hygienist Association
38) Missouri Petroleum & Convenience Association
39) Missouri Physical Therapy Association
40) Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
41) Missouri Vacation Home Alliance
43) Myndset, LLC
44) PACARS - Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System
45) QC Financial Services, Inc.
47) St. Charles County Ambulance District
48) St. Louis Art Museum Foundation
50) St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
51) St. Louis Home Builders Association
52) St. Louis Police Retirement System
54) Toyota Motor North America Inc.
56) University Health Foundation
57) Walgreen Co
2025456102
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20004,
1) Alliance for Safety and Justice
2) American Psychological Association Services, Inc. (fka APA Practice Org.)
5) Brown-Forman
6) Center for Responsible Lending
7) Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
9) Consumer Technology Association
10) Environmental Defense Action Fund
11) Expedia, Inc.
(512)9253840
1005 Congress Avenue, Suite 925, Austin, TX, 78701,
614-628-1447
41 S. High Street, Suite 3300, Columbus, OH, 43215,
502-607-8670
314 W. Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
1) 7-Eleven
3) American Kratom Association
4) AT&T
8) Crowe, LLP
10) Data Records Management Services, LLC
14) Epilepsy Foundation Kentuckiana
15) Fresenius Medical Care North America
16) Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
18) Indiana/KY/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters
19) Indivior, Inc.
20) Interactive Education Concepts, Inc.
21) Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates, Inc.
24) KY -811
26) KY Alternative Livestock Association
27) KY Cares 2018
28) KY Community & Technical College System
29) KY Liquor Retailers Coalition
30) KY Occupational Therapy Assn.
31) Lake Cumberland MH/MR Board, Inc.
33) Math Nation
34) Medimpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
36) Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition(MAREC)
38) Nascend, LLC
39) National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
40) NFL - National Football League
41) One Forty One Well Co. LLC
42) Owensboro Health
45) Sanofi US
(816) 890-8213
888 17th Street NW, P.O. Box 156, Washington, DC, 20006,
6148938952
425 s. parkview avenue, Columbus, OH, 43209,