Heritage Alliance Officers

Richard Ford, President and Founder of Heritage Alliance and Heritage Alliance PAC

Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Richard Ford moved to Dallas after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin and pursed successful careers in both real estate and insurance. In 1975 Richard turned his attention to promoting conservative values in government following a meeting with Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. Richard founded Free Market Foundation to educate Christians on their God-given right to be self-governing. After turning the Foundation over to Kelly Shackelford in 1997, Richard concentrated on state legislative lobbying and campaign efforts in Texas through Heritage Alliance and Heritage Alliance PAC. Richard is married to Julie and has two grown daughters and four grandchildren.

M. Clare Jones, Vice-President of Heritage Alliance and Heritage Alliance PAC

A native of Dallas, Clare Jones graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Political Science. During her time in Austin, Clare interned for a state senator for three years gaining legislative experience. Before her role at Heritage Alliance, Clare peer counseled men and women in unplanned pregnancies at pregnancy resource centers in Austin and Dallas. Clare joined Heritage Alliance in April of 2004. Her current position manages a staff of five as she oversees educating citizens on how they can make a difference, organizing grassroots activities, and promoting conservative values in government. Clare also supervises evaluating candidates for office and campaign activities for Heritage Alliance PAC. Ms. Jones enjoys sailing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.