Greg Burns is a seasoned advocate for local and regional governments, providing strategic counsel on federal policy, funding, and regulatory issues. With more than twenty-five years of experience, he has helped clients nationwide — from major metropolitan areas to rural communities — secure over $2 billion in federal funding and achieve high-impact policy wins.

Described by clients as a “secret weapon in D.C.,” Greg takes a highly personalized approach to advocacy. He works closely with each client to design and execute strategies tailored to their community’s unique priorities. His long-term, partnership-driven approach has earned him enduring relationships with clients who have worked with him throughout his more than two-decade lobbying career.

Before joining Thorn Run Partners in 2018, Greg served as Vice President at Van Scoyoc Associates for ten years and held senior roles at another leading lobbying firm. He began his career on the legislative staff of Rep. Darlene Hooley (OR) and at the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.

Greg earned his B.A. in Government and English from the University of Virginia. He lives with his family in Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.