Jena McNeill and Amanda Bunning Kelsey Named to The Kentucky Gazette’s Top 50 Women in Kentucky Politics
Frankfort, KY — [January 23, 2026] — The Kentucky Gazette has named The Ingram Group’s Jena McNeill and Amanda Bunning Kelsey among its Top 50 Women in Kentucky Politics, recognizing their leadership and influence in shaping public policy across the Commonwealth. The Ingram Group launched its Kentucky presence in 2024 offering government relations and consulting services at the local, state, and federal levels.
The annual list honors women who play critical roles in Kentucky’s political and policy ecosystem, including the General Assembly, the executive branch, advocacy organizations, and government affairs. McNeill and Bunning Kelsey were selected for their work advancing policy solutions for Kentucky clients and for their deep engagement with state and federal decision-makers.
Jena McNeill joined in The Ingram Group in 2024 where she advises clients on high-stakes policy matters affecting Kentucky at both the state and federal levels. Her work frequently intersects with issues critical to the Commonwealth, including energy, public safety, technology, infrastructure, economic development, and federal funding opportunities. McNeill brings extensive experience working with Congress and federal agencies, helping Kentucky stakeholders ensure their priorities are heard in Washington while remaining aligned with on-the-ground realities in Frankfort. Her bio can be found here.
Amanda Bunning Kelsey brings a strong Kentucky-focused perspective to her federal work shaped by years of experience in government and political campaigns. At The Ingram Group, she works at the highest levels of Congress and the Executive Branch, as well as the Kentucky legislature to help clients navigate the legislative and regulatory process. Bunning Kelsey is known for her deep relationships within Kentucky and Washington and her practical understanding of how policy decisions affect communities, businesses, and local governments. She is also the granddaughter of former U.S. Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY). Her full bio can be found here.
“This recognition reflects the trust Jena and Amanda have built across Kentucky’s political landscape,” said the group’s Founder, Tom Ingram. “Their work strengthens the connection between Frankfort and Washington and helps ensure Kentucky’s voice is heard at every level of government.”
McNeill and Bunning Kelsey are available for both state and federal lobbying and strategic consulting engagements, offering Kentucky clients a coordinated advocacy approach that connects the Kentucky General Assembly, state agencies, Congress, and federal regulators.
About The Ingram Group
The Ingram Group is a bipartisan government relations, strategic communications, and corporate consulting firm with a strong presence in Kentucky and Washington, D.C. The firm represents clients before the Kentucky General Assembly, state agencies, and the federal government, helping them advance priorities that support Kentucky’s economy, communities, and future growth.
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