President and Chief Executive Officer
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Beth Martino oversees one of the fastest growing food banks in the nation, furthering Three Square’s efforts to provide food to those facing hunger today and to make measurable strides in ending hunger in the future. She administers the growth and sustainability of the food distribution network, advocates and inspires community support, and addresses barriers that prevent Southern Nevadans from gaining dignified access to meals. Prior to joining Three Square, Martino’s vast professional accomplishments include serving as senior vice president of public affairs for the American Health Care Association – the nation’s largest association representing nursing homes and assisted living communities – where she designed and led advocacy efforts focused on improving the lives of seniors. While there, she and her team produced an Emmy® Award-winning documentary highlighting the effect of the pandemic on these facilities. She also has served as president and CEO of the Maryland Food Bank, where she led the organization’s important mission to end hunger in Maryland; as associate commissioner for external affairs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; and director of communications and press secretary for Kansas Governors Mark Parkinson and Kathleen Sebelius.
Born and raised in Kansas, Martino has a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University in political science and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas. She and her husband, Stephen have lived in Las Vegas for seven years. They have a daughter, Cate, a son, Keaton, and a rescued Boxer, Presley.