Beth Straeten

Beth Straeten is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Corporate Communications Director at National Gypsum Company since January 2015. In this role, Beth leads all aspects of internal and external communications, including crisis management and executive communication. Previously, Beth held positions as Marketing Communications Manager at National Gypsum Company and Huber Engineered Woods, where responsibilities included overseeing promotional literature and marketing strategies. Prior experience as a Public Relations Specialist at Union Bankshares Corporation involved managing media relations, while service as a Public Affairs Specialist at the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control included acting as spokesperson and developing media resources. Beth holds a Master's degree in Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor's degree in English from Randolph-Macon College.