Luke Ashley
JohnsonPossKirby Government Relations
luke@jpkgr.com
931-224-2749
511 Union Street Ste1820, Nashville, TN, 37219, 
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1) Anheuser-Busch Companies
2) Arconic
3) BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Tennessee
4) BFI Waste Systems of Tennessee, LLC
5) Centurion, LLC
6) DC Blox
7) Dell Technologies Inc. c/o Vantage Compliance
8) EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.
9) Global Tel Link Corporation
10) Harpeth Financial Services, LLC
11) Humana Inc
12) IDEMIA North America
13) Knoxville Leadership Foundation
14) Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
15) Memphis Grizzlies and Fedex Forum
16) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
17) NISSAN NORTH AMERICA
18) RAI Services Company
19) RELX Inc.
20) Roblox Corporation
21) TC Energy
22) TN Action 24/7
23) TN HOSPITAL ASSN.
24) TN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
25) Unite America Inc.
26) UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
27) UNUM GROUP
28) Valero Refining LLC
29) Voices for Safer Tennessee
Prior to joining JohnsonPossKirby in 2017, Luke served Capitol Hill in the Tennessee General Assembly, the Department of Finance and Administration, and the Office of Governor Bill Haslam. Luke began working in politics in 2009 for Representative Pat Marsh and then joined Governor Haslam's office in February of 2011. During his tenure there, Luke helped shepherd the Governor's signature legislation through the legislative process. These initiatives include teacher tenure reform, tort reform, the TEAM Act, the Prescription Safety Act, and TN Promise to name a few. In 2015, Luke left the Governor's office to join Commissioner Larry Martin and the Department of Finance and Administration.In his role as Legislative Liaison, Luke was responsible for communicating with the legislature on behalf of Commissioner Martin and the divisions within the department. Luke worked with the Commissioner, Strategy Technology Solutions (STS), Benefits Administration, and the Division of Budget to achieve the department's goals and facilitate a strong working relationship between the department and General Assembly.In addition to his work with the F&A divisions, Luke played a role in preparing the Governor's Budget and advocating for its approval in the General Assembly. These budgets included the largest tax cut in state history, two debt free budgets, and significant investments in recruiting jobs.Luke and his wife, Katie, live in Franklin with their two daughters, Ryall and Mackie.
Last Updated: August 18, 2026