2022 ITLA Legislator of the Year
State Senator Jon Ford
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State Sen. Jon Ford has represented Hoosiers in western Indiana
at the Statehouse since he was elected in 2014. As a state senator, Ford represents Senate District 38, which includes all of Vigo County and the northern part of Clay County. Ford serves as chair of the Senate Committee on Elections and as ranking member of the Senate Committee on Family and Children Services. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Appropriations and Public Policy. Ford has also served as chairman of the Indiana Arts Commission. Professionally, he works in business development at a nationwide |
independent food service management company. He served as co- owner and president of All State Manufacturing for 17 years and is
a former board member of the Indiana Manufacturers Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Misericordia University in
business administration and marketing.
Ford’s civic involvement goes beyond his service in the General Assembly. He is a former member of several organizations, including the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Vigo County Youth Soccer, Leadership Wabash Valley, March of Dimes of Wabash Valley and the Swope Art Museum.
Ford and his wife, Kirsten, reside in Terre Haute with their two sons.
a former board member of the Indiana Manufacturers Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Misericordia University in
business administration and marketing.
Ford’s civic involvement goes beyond his service in the General Assembly. He is a former member of several organizations, including the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Vigo County Youth Soccer, Leadership Wabash Valley, March of Dimes of Wabash Valley and the Swope Art Museum.
Ford and his wife, Kirsten, reside in Terre Haute with their two sons.
Legislator of the Year Award Criteria
A state lawmaker who through their conduct and leadership; promotes a fair civil justice system and open access to the courts for all Hoosiers.
State Senator Jon Ford
Nominated by Bob Johnson
I nominate Senator Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) for the 2022 ITLA Legislator of the Year.
On February 15th, 2022, the House Family, Children and Human Affairs committee hijacked Senate Bill 266 authored by Senator Ford. As the bill passed the Senate SB 266 dealt with the base rate that the Department of Child Services pays providers. By the time the bill ultimately passed the House, the bill contained provisions to provide civil immunity to all Department of Child Service contactors. Throughout the entire process, Senator Ford made it clear that he felt the provision was bad public policy and that he would not allow his bill to be used for that purpose.
In the face of strong pressure from House Leadership, Senator Ford stood his ground and demanded that the provision be removed in the Conference Committee.
My colleagues in ITLA who may take on a DCS case in the future owe a great deal of gratitude to Senator Ford for ensuring the doors to the courthouse will remain open for these vulnerable children. Not only would this policy have hurt future cases, but it would have also undermined children’s safety. This bill, as it passed, retains accountability for contractors that serve Hoosier children in need of services.
It is with all of this in mind, it is my pleasure to nominate Senator Jon Ford as the 2022 ITLA Legislator of the Year.
On February 15th, 2022, the House Family, Children and Human Affairs committee hijacked Senate Bill 266 authored by Senator Ford. As the bill passed the Senate SB 266 dealt with the base rate that the Department of Child Services pays providers. By the time the bill ultimately passed the House, the bill contained provisions to provide civil immunity to all Department of Child Service contactors. Throughout the entire process, Senator Ford made it clear that he felt the provision was bad public policy and that he would not allow his bill to be used for that purpose.
In the face of strong pressure from House Leadership, Senator Ford stood his ground and demanded that the provision be removed in the Conference Committee.
My colleagues in ITLA who may take on a DCS case in the future owe a great deal of gratitude to Senator Ford for ensuring the doors to the courthouse will remain open for these vulnerable children. Not only would this policy have hurt future cases, but it would have also undermined children’s safety. This bill, as it passed, retains accountability for contractors that serve Hoosier children in need of services.
It is with all of this in mind, it is my pleasure to nominate Senator Jon Ford as the 2022 ITLA Legislator of the Year.