Personnel note: Alex Anderson joins the Griffin Group
Originally published by Florida Politics
Anderson brings more than a decade of experience spanning the Legislature, state agencies, and the nonprofit sector.
Alex Anderson, a seasoned government relations strategist and lawyer, is joining the Griffin Group as a Partner.
With more than a decade of experience shaping policy at the highest levels of state government and leading advocacy for major organizations, Anderson’s addition marks a significant moment for the Griffin Group, which has earned a reputation as one of Florida’s most influential government relations firms.
Anderson most recently served as Vice President of Public Policy at the Alzheimer’s Association, where he led the Association’s state government affairs teams and served as the primary lobbyist in Florida overseeing all grassroots engagement.
“Having worked with Alex for over a decade, I can attest to his deep understanding of the legislative process and his outstanding skill in building strong, trusted relationships with members,” said Senate Majority Leader Jim Boyd. “The Griffin Group is gaining a dedicated, well-connected, and honest advocate on their team. I have no doubt he will excel in this role, bringing tremendous value and success.”
Anderson’s career spans both the legislative and executive branches of Florida government. He began as a staff attorney for the Senate Committee on Community Affairs and later served in the House Majority Leader’s Office, advising as an attorney on key committees including Regulatory Affairs, Judiciary, Education, and Gaming.
He went on to hold senior roles within the Department of Education and the Office of Financial Regulation, where he was the agency’s chief lobbyist and legislative advisor, overseeing Cabinet Affairs and advancing major policy priorities
“During Alex’s tenure at the Office of Financial Regulation, I saw firsthand his exceptional ability to navigate the complexities of the legislative process with skill and precision,” said Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner Russell C. Weigel. “His extensive network throughout the Capitol and state agencies led to consistent success. Alex is poised to be an indispensable asset to the Griffin Group.”
The Griffin Group, led by owners Keaton Alexander Griffin and Tom Griffin, represents clients across sectors including health care, education, agriculture, criminal justice, transportation and technology.
The firm’s leadership is further distinguished by Robyn Blank, a recognized expert in nonprofit advocacy, and veteran health care lobbyist Brian Jogerst, whose decades of experience have shaped Florida’s health care policy landscape.
“Alex knows how Florida works — not just the politics, but the people and the process and has built his career at the intersection of law, policy, and advocacy,” said Tom Griffin. “He has earned the trust of leaders in the Capitol and across the state, and that credibility will be invaluable to our clients.”
Over the past decade, Anderson has demonstrated versatility — moving seamlessly from legal work in the Legislature to leadership positions in state agencies and nonprofits.
“Alex brings a rare combination of legal training, agency leadership, and nonprofit advocacy,” said Keaton Alexander Griffin. “That experience will help us solve complex challenges for clients and continue expanding the firm’s reach in Florida’s policy arenas.”
For Anderson, joining The Griffin Group represents a perfect alignment: “I’m excited to join The Griffin Group, a firm founded on the belief that advocacy should improve lives and strengthen communities, and I’m proud to be joining that mission. I look forward to bringing my background in law, policy, and government affairs to help advance solutions that make a real difference for Florida’s communities.”
