Greg Jones Named 2026 Top Lobbyist
The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics selected Jones, founder of The Jones Group, from more than 500 nationwide nominations.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in People
The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics named Greg Jones, founder of The Jones Group, a 2026 Top Lobbyist. He was selected from more than 500 nominations nationwide for a list of 100 professionals.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights a Montgomery-based lobbyist working on state government matters in Alabama. It reflects the honor's focus on achievement, leadership, integrity and contributions to the lobbying and government affairs profession.
Jones was one of 100 professionals chosen from more than 500 nominations nationwide. The Jones Group launched in 2005 with five clients, and the source does not state its current client count.
The players
Greg Jones
Greg Jones is a Montgomery-area lobbyist and founder of The Jones Group, a frequent honoree on Yellowhammer News' Power & Influence list.
National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics
The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics is a nonprofit organization that recognizes lobbying professionals and promotes ethical advocacy standards.
The Jones Group
The Jones Group is an Alabama government affairs firm launched in 2005 whose clients include Apple, Inc. and the Business Council of Alabama.
The details
Jones previously served as the top governmental affairs leader for the Alabama State Employees Association and is a frequent honoree on Yellowhammer News' annual Power & Influence list. The Jones Group's client portfolio includes Apple, Inc., the Business Council of Alabama and the Alabama Association of Realtors.
Timeline
2005: The Jones Group launched with five clients.
2026: Jones was named a Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics.
2027 legislative session: The firm's client portfolio heading into the session is described.
Industry Recognition
Jones is a frequent honoree on Yellowhammer News' annual Power & Influence list, and the 2026 Top Lobbyist selection adds a national honor to that record. The recognition places him among 100 professionals chosen from more than 500 nationwide nominations.
For Montgomery residents and Alabama businesses, the recognition signals the level of lobbying experience at The Jones Group. The 2027 legislative session will show how the firm's client portfolio shapes state policy outcomes.
The takeaway
Recognition from a national lobbying institute reflects sustained advocacy work over time, as Jones notes he has held his beliefs for 25 years. Professional honors like this can signal the standards a lobbying firm applies to its clients.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Yellowhammer News.
