Garrett Jemison serves as a Senior Government Relations Advisor for the Regulatory and Government Relations Group. He has served as State Director for U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, managing all in state operations as well as planning and executing over three hundred county visits. In addition, Jemison also served as Chief Operating Officer for Manufacture Alabama, where he managed daily operations and lead the association's advocacy efforts. Most recently, he founded Federal Partners, a governmental relations and public affairs firm.
Overview
Garrett Jemison serves as a Senior Government Relations Advisor for the Regulatory and Government Relations Group. He has served as State Director for U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, managing all in state operations as well as planning and executing over three hundred county visits. In addition, Jemison also served as Chief Operating Officer for Manufacture Alabama, where he managed daily operations and lead the association's advocacy efforts. Most recently, he founded Federal Partners, a governmental relations and public affairs firm.
Industry
Experience
- Founder and Principal of a boutique governmental and public affairs firm with clients ranging from Energy, Education, Economic Development, Transportation, Defense, Aviation, Public Safety and Artificial Intelligence.
- Served as Chief Operating Officer for Alabama’s premier association dedicated to manufacturing in Alabama. Managed daily operations and lead the association's advocacy efforts.
- Served as State Director for U.S. Senator Richard Shelby. Liaison between state and local elected officials. Managed in state operations and executed over three hundred county visits.
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Coupled with his long-standing federal practice, Garrett has also lobbied the Alabama Legislature since 2014. His work alongside Alabama’s only association solely dedicated to heavy manufacturing and his state-wide economic development work has fostered the development of local and state alliances and relationships.
Distinctions
- Federal Partners – Founder and Principal, 2020 - 2023
- Manufacture Alabama – Chief Operating Officer, 2019 -2020
- Jemison Inc. – Founder and Principal, 2014 - 2019
- U.S. Senator Richard Shelby – State Director, 2011 – 2014
- U.S. Senator Richard Shelby – Intern, 2005 & 2006
Education
- University of Alabama, B.A., Political Science and Public Relations, 2008
Civic Involvement
- Here 2 Give Foundation, Advisory Board Member
- Montgomery Country Club, Golf Committee Member