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.
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.
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.
(252) 232-2075
751 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC, 27607,
1) Autism Learning Partners LLC
2) Brunswick Regional H2GO Water and Sewer
7) Currituck County North Carolina
8) Kelley Development Company, LLC
(786) 255-5755
215 S. Monroe Street, Suite 601, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
9) Florida Association of Counties
10) Florida Certification Board
11) Florida Marine Life Association
15) Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
16) JSA (Jim Stidham & Associates)
17) Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
18) Ocean Research and Conservation Association
21) Polk County Board of County Commissioners
23) Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
24) St. Lucie County
26) Waccasassa Water and Wastewater Cooperative (W3C)
27) WSP
(850) 222-9075
124 W. Jefferson St., Ste 502, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301,
2) Adelanto HealthCare Ventures, LLC
6) Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter Inc.
7) Associated Industries of Florida, Inc.
10) Atkins North America, Inc.
12) BlackRock Funds Services Group, LLC
14) Brandt Information Services
15) Broward College Foundation
16) Broward County
18) Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C.
19) CDR Maguire
21) Cicero Action
22) Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC
27) Coalition for Home Equity Partnership
28) Cody Khan
30) Coventry
32) CVS Health and All Affiliates
33) Cypress Creek Leaseholder LLC
35) DialCare, LLC.
39) Elevated, LLC
41) Emovis USA, Inc.
42) Environmental Resilient Communities LLC
43) Field of Dreams
44) Florida Alliance for Seniors
45) Florida Alliance for Vacation Rentals
46) Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
47) Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Inc.
48) Florida Community Financial Services Association
49) Florida Credit Union Association
50) Florida Electric Cooperatives Association
51) Florida Institute of Technology
52) Florida International University Foundation, Inc.
53) Florida Power & Light Company
54) Florida Prosecuting Attorney's Association
55) Florida Realtors
56) Florida Surplus Lines Association
57) Fox Corporation
58) Gartner, Inc.
59) George Hackney Inc. d/b/a Trulieve
60) Haleon Consumer Healthcare
61) Hillpointe, LLC
63) INSIGHTEC
64) K9s for Warriors
65) Kalshi Inc.
67) Life Science Logistics, LLC
68) Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc.
70) Lost Tree Village Property Owners Association, Inc.
72) Memorial Healthcare System
74) Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
75) National Speech & Debate Association
76) Neal Communities
78) Nile Inc.
79) OBS Real Estate Holdings, LLC
80) Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, Inc.
81) Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
83) Orlando Health
84) Palm Beach Atlantic University
86) Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
87) Palm Beach Zoo
88) Paypal
90) PCI Gaming
91) Peregrine Technologies, Inc.
92) Place of Hope
93) Polk County Board of County Commissioners
94) Primerica, Inc.
95) PrizePicks
96) Project LIFT
100) Redwood Dev Co, LLC
101) RELX Inc.
102) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
103) Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
104) Ryan, LLC
105) Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.
106) SaferWatch, LLC
107) Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida
108) SAI Interactive
109) Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
110) School Board of Brevard County
111) Sellers Dorsey
113) St. Petersburg College Foundation
114) St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.
115) Starkey Hearing Technologies
118) Tamiami 137, LLC
119) The Center for Arts & Innovation, Inc.
120) The City of Miami
121) The City of Venice
122) The Coalition of Attainable Housing Providers of Florida, Inc.
123) The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc.
124) The Everglades Trust
125) The GEO Group, Inc.
126) The North Highland Company
128) University of Florida Foundation, Inc.
129) University of Florida Student Government Association
130) University of Miami
132) Veyer, LLC
133) Visa U.S.A. Inc.
134) VM Consolidated, Inc. and its affiliates DBA Verra Mobility
135) Welbe Health
136) Woolpert, Inc.
(850) 222-9075
124 W. Jefferson St., Suite 502, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301,
1) Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
2) Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorder Association d/b/a Alzheimer's Association
5) C.W. Roberts Contracting Inc.
8) Coastal Conservation Association Florida
11) Florida Alliance for Vacation Rentals
12) Florida Credit Union Association
13) Florida Ground Water Association
14) Florida Polytechnic University Foundation, Inc.
15) Florida Prosecuting Attorney's Association
16) Florida Realtors
17) Fluid Marine
18) HNTB Corporation
19) Loggerhead Marinelife Center
20) Lost Tree Village Property Owners Association, Inc.
21) Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership, Inc.
22) Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
23) Northwest Florida State College Foundation, Inc.
24) Palm Beach Zoo
25) Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
27) SSA Marine, Inc.
28) Tamiami 137, LLC
29) The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc.
31) The Great Florida Riverway Trust
34) Town of St. Lucie Village, Florida
35) USF Foundation
(828) 250-4100
751 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC, 27607,
(850) 222-9075
124 W. Jefferson St., Ste 502, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301,
2) Adelanto HealthCare Ventures, LLC
4) Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter Inc.
5) Associated Industries of Florida, Inc.
9) Brandt Information Services
10) Broward College Foundation
11) Broward County
13) Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C.
14) CDR Maguire
16) Cicero Action
17) Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC
22) Coral Rock Development Group, LLC
23) Coventry
25) DialCare, LLC.
27) Elevated, LLC
29) Field of Dreams
30) Florida Alliance for Seniors
31) Florida Association of District School Superintendents
32) Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
33) Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Inc.
34) Florida Community Financial Services Association
35) Florida Credit Union Association
36) Florida Institute of Technology
37) Florida International University Foundation, Inc.
38) Florida Power & Light Company
39) Florida Realtors
40) Florida Surplus Lines Association
41) Fluid Marine
42) Fox Corporation
43) Gartner, Inc.
44) George Hackney Inc. d/b/a Trulieve
45) Haleon Consumer Healthcare
46) Hillpointe, LLC
48) INSIGHTEC
49) K9s for Warriors
50) Kalshi Inc.
52) Life Science Logistics, LLC
53) Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc.
54) Loggerhead Marinelife Center
58) National Speech & Debate Association
59) Neal Communities
61) OBS Real Estate Holdings, LLC
62) Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, Inc.
63) Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
64) Oportun, Inc.
66) Orlando Health
67) Palm Beach Atlantic University
69) Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
70) Palm Beach Zoo
72) Paypal
73) Peregrine Technologies, Inc.
74) Place of Hope
75) Polk County Board of County Commissioners
76) PrizePicks
77) Project LIFT
81) RELX Inc.
82) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
83) Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
84) Ryan, LLC
85) Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.
86) SaferWatch, LLC
87) Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida
88) SAI Interactive
89) Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
90) School Board of Brevard County
91) Sellers Dorsey
92) St. Petersburg College Foundation
93) St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.
94) Starkey Hearing Technologies
99) The Coalition of Attainable Housing Providers of Florida, Inc.
100) The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc.
101) The Everglades Trust
102) The GEO Group, Inc.
103) The North Highland Company
104) TRC Companies, Inc.
105) University of Florida Foundation, Inc.
106) University of Florida Student Government Association
107) University of Miami
109) Veyer, LLC
110) Visa U.S.A. Inc.
111) VM Consolidated, Inc. and its affiliates DBA Verra Mobility
112) Welbe Health
113) Woolpert, Inc.
(720) 448-3360
215 S Monroe St, Suite 601, Tallahassee, FL, 32301-1804,
2) American Great Loop Cruisers Association
3) American Water Works Association (Florida Section)
8) Florida Association of Counties