Alabama lobbying and strategic communications firm The Jones Group announced Lyn Stanfield has been named as partner to guide growth of its Jones strategy and consulting practice.

“Lyn is an extraordinary leader with a rare blend of vision and execution,” Greg Jones, the firm’s CEO, and a mainstay on Yellowhammer News’ Power & Influence list, said.

“Her ability to see opportunity where others see challenges will be invaluable as we expand our strategy and consulting capabilities. We are thrilled to welcome her to the partnership.”

Stanfield brings to bear two decades of senior executive leadership at tech giant Apple Inc.

Starting in 2002, she led Apple’s public-sector engagement and education strategy across the Southern U.S., and later, global external partnerships strategy focused on access to talent and innovation.

According to the firm, Stanfield is known for her ability to align business vision with measurable outcomes and to lead organizations through times of change with clarity and impact — and that her appointment reflects their commitment to “building a world-class consulting practice.”

Headquartered in Montgomery, The Jones Group bills itself as a full-service government affairs and strategic communications firm, whose clients include Apple, DraftKings and FanDuel, the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, and many others.