John Morgan Hughes is a Co-Founder of Ten One Strategies, a premier governmental affairs firm renowned for its exceptional client advocacy and commitment to delivering elite customer service. Since 2013, he has advanced public policy initiatives before the Mississippi Legislature on behalf of corporate, nonprofit, and public sector clients. His expertise in governmental relations is grounded in a distinguished career as a general consultant and strategist for political campaigns and committees across Mississippi.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Hughes is deeply engaged in community service. He has held board positions with several prominent organizations, including the Mississippi Children’s Advocacy Center, Leadership Greater Jackson, and Refill Café. In 2019, he was appointed to the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Board of Directors. His leadership development is further reflected by his status as an alumnus of both Leadership Jackson and Leadership Mississippi.

Hughes earned a Bachelor of Political Science in Public Administration from Mississippi State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi. He also holds a certificate from Harvard Business School’s HIVE Global Consortium, demonstrating his commitment to ongoing professional development. Currently, Hughes is completing his dissertation in pursuit of a Doctorate in Business Administration with a concentration in Strategy and Management at Belhaven University. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Millsaps College, where he teaches an undergraduate course on advocacy and the legislative process.

A proud veteran, Hughes holds the rank of Major in the 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, United States Air Force, Mississippi Air National Guard. He resides in Madison, Mississippi, with his wife Brittany and their two daughters, Charlie and Maddie Morgan. 

Why Did You Choose Lobbying?

I chose government relations because it provided me an avenue to stay in my home state and work on policies to improve our economic condition. As a first-generation college graduate, education and opportunity have been the difference in my life and I hope my work expands these opportunities to others. I love the diversity of our clients. No two days are the same.

Practice Areas (Specialties)

• Procurement and appropriation
• Non-profits
• Trade associations
• Complex financial legislation 
• Regulatory relief

If I weren’t a Lobbyist I would be…

An F-35 pilot