Brian Jogerst joined the Griffin Group in 2024 bringing almost four decades of legislative and political experience to the team.

Brian began his legislative career shortly after graduating from high school when he joined the staff of former State Representative Bobby Brantley (R-Seminole County). When Brantley was elected Lieutenant Governor with Governor Bob Martinez, Brian joined the Governor’s Legislative Affairs team. Brian also served as the Political/Field Director on the Martinez Re-election Campaign where he worked with key political supporters in all 67 counties. After the campaign, Brian returned to the legislative branch and served as a Legislative Assistant to two members of the Florida Senate.

Utilizing his extensive knowledge of the legislative and executive branch, Brian launched his lobbying career in 2002 as Director of Government Affairs for the 240-member Florida Hospital Association. In this capacity, Brian was responsible for developing and implementing the legislative priorities for the statewide association and worked closely with legislators and with the executive branch agencies. Founding the firm, BH & Associates in 1994, Brian has since successfully represented a diverse client base focusing primarily on both state and national health care companies.

An active member of his local church, Brian has served as treasurer and vice president of the congregation and recently completed a two-year term as President of the Congregation. Brian was appointed by United States Senator Mel Martinez (R-Florida) to the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission. He completed two terms on the Board of Trustees of Holy Comforter Episcopal School, including serving on the Search Committee for a new Headmaster. He also served as the President of the Maclay School Baseball Booster Board.

Brian and his wife, Holly, have two sons, Brian David and Kevin.