Tucker Knott is joining Ballard Partners as a Partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Knott arrives at the firm after serving as Chief of Staff to North Carolina U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, the latest role in a decade-long career on Capitol Hill that included senior posts in both chambers.
“Tucker is a phenomenal addition to our team and brings with him a wealth of high-level legislative experience,” firm President and founder Brian Ballard said. “His established relationships in both the House and Senate will be invaluable to our clients navigating complex policy challenges.”
Budd praised his outgoing Chief of Staff, calling Knott’s guidance “invaluable” to members of the North Carolina delegation.
“His strong moral compass, political instincts, and personal relationships on and off the Hill were critical to the success of our office over the last three years,” Budd said.
Before joining Budd’s office in 2023, Knott spent six years as Chief of Staff to former U.S. Rep. George Holding, also of North Carolina, where he helped shape committee priorities and oversaw day-to-day congressional operations. His background also includes two years in the private sector as a senior director with Pfizer, where he worked on federal government relations.
“Ballard Partners’ reputation as a leading government relations firm is unmatched, and I have long admired the team’s strategic approach and bipartisan success,” Knott said.
“I am excited to leverage my experience in the Senate and House, as well as my time navigating complex corporate policy issues, to help our clients achieve their goals. I look forward to beginning this new chapter with Brian and the entire Ballard team.”
