6-10 years

Served as Policy Director for Governor Jeff Landry

Worked in Congressional Office of Treasurer John Fleming

John Kay is a proud native of Shreveport, Louisiana; earning an undergraduate degree from LSU Shreveport.

John's political career began locally, where he contributed to several high-profile campaigns, including the Senatorial campaign of John Kennedy and John Fleming's congressional campaign.

He spent over ten years managing seven-figure issue advocacy campaigns and achieving policy results at the state capitol.

In 2023, John joined Attorney General Jeff Landry's campaign for governor as Deputy Campaign Manager. He became policy director for Governor Landry's office, working on successful high-profile policy changes.

With over seventeen years of experience building relationships across the state and navigating difficult policy change, John is prepared to represent you in Baton Rouge.

0-5 years

Seth Hood assists the Adams and Reese Intersection of Business and Government Practice, representing clients in government relations, economic development, public finance, and counseling individual business and industry groups on how to navigate the regulatory challenges across local, state, and federal governments.

With a decade of experience and deep knowledge in the legislative, regulatory, and state procurement processes, Seth advises clients on government relations matters at the local level in Jackson, Mississippi, and at the federal level in Washington, D.C. 

Before joining Adams and Reese, Seth launched and served as managing partner of Political Sourcing Group, a business consulting and non-partisan campaign management firm. Managing the consulting, marketing and campaign efforts for political officials, small businesses, and nonprofits, he established long-standing relationships with Mississippi community leaders, business professionals, and elected officials. Among other services, he led campaign management and targeted marketing efforts for local, statewide, and federal political campaigns.

Seth formerly served as an associate at JM Hughes Group, providing governmental affairs consulting, association management, media management, and lobbying on behalf of clients by staying apprised of new bills and working beside legislators at the capital and with their campaign needs.

Seth began his professional career as a commercial insurance producer and risk management consultant for Terral Insurance, LLC, one of Mississippi's most longstanding insurance agencies. He earned the designation of Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. His primary focus was working alongside the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools and national insurance companies as they re-evaluated new risks to the school industry.

Born and raised in Jackson, Seth received his Bachelor of Business Administration (Risk Management and Financial Planning) from the Mississippi State University College of Business.