LINK Public Affairs welcomed experienced campaign strategist and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s political advisor Jay Walker as Partner. Walker will provide strategic advice to corporate clients on public affairs matters with a heavy focus on Georgia companies. Walker will continue his political practice at Creative Direct, a LINK affiliated company.

A former advisor to Governor Sonny Perdue, Chief of Staff to Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson, and Executive Director of the Georgia House Republican Caucus from 2019 to 2020, Walker most recently served as Senior Political Advisor to Governor Brian Kemp’s successful 2022 re-election campaign. He has also served as General Consultant to Congressman Drew Ferguson and worked to elect Congressman Barry Loudermilk and Congressman Rick Allen. Over the course of his 20-year political career, Walker has elected numerous Republican state representatives and state senators.

“We could not be more excited to welcome Jay Walker to LINK,” said Founding Partner Travis Smith. “He brings a deep background and wealth of experience in Georgia which will be most valuable to our clients.”

“I have worked with the LINK and Creative Direct team for years throughout my career in Georgia and I am honored to join such a powerhouse team of professionals,” Walker commented. “The team’s client-driven, customized solutions and their high degree of personal touch make this a natural fit.”

Walker will be joining Jason Mashburn in the new Atlanta office. A proud graduate of the University of Georgia, Walker currently resides in Perry with his three daughters.

Jay Walker can be contacted at [email protected] and Jason Mashburn can be contacted at [email protected].