Managing Principal

For more than 20 years, Brian Hudson has earned a reputation as a tireless and effective advocate for his clients’ interests.  He has been recognized by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as a “Power Player” and by James Magazine as one of the top lobbyists in Georgia, including being named the #2 registered lobbyist in 2023 and 2024, the #1 small lobbying firm in 2024 and named to the Lobbyist Hall of Fame in 2023.

His accomplishments have spanned more than 20 years and includes hundreds of legislative, regulatory and procurement victories at the state, local and federal levels.

Brian established his practice in 2005 with the goal of building a first class bi-partisan consulting firm that is equal strength in politics, policy, relationships, access, advocacy and passion for his clients.  Since Brian’s background includes working for and supporting both Democrats and Republicans, that vision has elevated The Hudson Group to one of the top lobbying firms in Georgia.

Since starting his practice, Brian has guided numerous Fortune 100 corporations, a major sports league, technology innovators, the music industry, national and state associations, non-profit organizations and small businesses through various legislative, political and regulatory battles at the Georgia State Capitol and various other states.  He has led lobbying campaigns that resulted in the passage of countless pieces of legislation on behalf of clients and helped position clients to secure tens of millions of dollars in procurement contracts and appropriations. In addition to providing counsel to his clients, Brian is often called upon by national organizations, governmental leaders and political candidates for his expertise and strategic insight on lobbying, policy and political matters.

Brian began his career from the ground up where he interned at the Georgia State Capitol, worked on the campaign of a Democrat nominee for United States Congress and in the Washington office of Georgia Congressman Jack Kingston. This experience led to roles as a senior legislative analyst for MultiState Associates, Inc., where he played an integral role in assisting corporate and association clients with managing their state and local government relations.  After several years with MultiState in Washington, DC and Atlanta, Brian was recruited by The Home Depot to manage their government relations in numerous states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  During his tenure at The Home Depot, which continues today as a consultant, Brian helped build their state government relations program in Georgia and throughout the United States and delivered countless victories for the company that helped drive sales, reduce taxes and  regulatory burdens.

As one of the top political insiders in Georgia, Brian’s political portfolio includes meaningful roles in several Congressional, Senatorial and Gubernatorial campaigns.

On the policy side, Brian has served as the Past Chairman of the Government Relations Task Force for the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and currently serves on the advisory board for Georgia Music Partners, on the board of directors for the Georgia Professional Lobbyists Association and is active with the Georgia Chamber Governmental Affairs Council and the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Business Advisory Council.

Brian is a graduate of The University of Georgia where he studied political science. In addition to his political interests, he is a professional musician, studio drummer and voting member of The GRAMMYs.  He and his wife, Mandy, have three boys and reside just outside of Atlanta on Lake Oconee.