Tom Graves

Tom Graves is the President and CEO of Ervin Graves Strategy Group, a full-service consulting and government relations firm based in Washington, D.C.12 He assumed this role in October 2020 after a long career in public service.2

Background and Political Career

Tom Graves served nearly two decades in public office representing the state of Georgia.2 His political career includes:

• U.S. Congressman: Represented Georgia's 9th and 14th Congressional Districts from June 2010 to October 2020.2
• State Representative: Served in the Georgia General Assembly House of Representatives from January 2003 to March 2010.2

During his time in Congress, Graves held several notable positions:

• Vice Chair of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (January 2019 - October 2020)2
• Member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations (January 2011 - October 2020), where he served as the Republican Leader of the Financial Services Subcommittee2

Current Role and Interests

As President and CEO of Ervin Graves Strategy Group, Graves leads a firm that specializes in:

• Federal and state government affairs
• Strategic communication
• Coalition building
• Digital advocacy
• Congressional spending process1

Graves is passionate about several key areas:

• Leveling the cyber battlefield
• Advocating for a strong national defense
• Supporting the latest FinTech innovation
• Improving the country and Congress for future generations2

Additional Roles and Education

Besides his primary role, Graves holds several other positions:

• Board Member of Nuclear Matters Advocacy Council (since June 2021)
• Board Member of Former Members of Congress (FMC) (since June 2022)2

He briefly served as a Political Contributor for ABC News from November 2022 to March 2023.2

Graves received his education from:

• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business (Bachelor's degree in Finance, 1991-1993)
• Georgia State University (studied Accounting and Finance)2