Washington, DC – Former U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, President and CEO of Ervin Graves Strategy Group, announced today that Jackson Burdine has joined the firm as a Junior Associate.

“Jackson brings a strong work ethic and a clear interest in legislative strategy,” said Graves. “I have no doubt he will make valuable contributions to the team and our clients as he develops in this role.”

Burdine is a graduate of the University of Mississippi, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. As an undergraduate, he held leadership roles in Sigma Chi fraternity, including serving as Rush Chairman. He previously served as a congressional intern in the U.S. House of Representatives for Congressman John Rose, contributing to policy development, communications, and constituent services.

Burdine joins Ervin Graves Strategy Group to support the firm’s Critical Infrastructure, Technology, and Analytics practice group, where he will contribute to client initiatives through legislative research, policy analysis, and strategic engagement.

“I feel incredibly blessed and fortunate to have the opportunity to work at Ervin Graves Strategy Group,” said Burdine. “Learning from Jim Ervin and Congressman Tom Graves and being part of a firm with such a long history of trust and results is an invaluable experience as I start my career.”