Josh Humphries is a Principal at the Vogel Group.

Josh Humphries most recently served as Director of Legislative Affairs and Senior Advisor for Public Safety to Governor Glenn Youngkin, where he helped lead the administration’s policy and legislative strategy. In this role, he coordinated across the Governor’s Cabinet and state agencies, worked closely with members of both parties in the General Assembly, and engaged external partners to advance the Governor’s agenda to make Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.

Josh joined the Youngkin Administration in September 2023 as Deputy Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, where he oversaw two agencies, spearheaded cross-agency and cross-secretariat coordination, and advanced initiatives to combat violent crime, strengthen homeland security, and address the fentanyl crisis. Additionally, he served as the main point of contact with the General Assembly on all public safety related matters.

Prior to joining the administration, Josh served as Director of Legislative Affairs for Attorney General Jason Miyares, managing the Attorney General’s legislative and policy portfolio. Earlier in his career, he was a consultant in Deloitte’s Government and Public Services practice, where he supported state and local government clients with strategic and policy initiatives. He also held roles as Director of Policy for the Virginia Association of Health Plans and Government Relations Specialist at James Madison University, where he led advocacy and legislative strategy for the university.

Josh earned both his B.A. in Political Science (minor in Political Communication) and Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Public Management from James Madison University. He is a graduate of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership’s Emerging Leaders Program, previously served on the Alumni Board for JMU’s Department of Political Science, and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Josh is a native Virginian and currently resides in Richmond, VA with his wife Ashley and their two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors playing golf, hunting, and gardening.