Jim Ford is the Chief Resource Officer for the Kentucky Chamber, overseeing the Membership and Business Services department of the organization.

During his time at the Chamber, Ford has been an instrumental part of the organization's growth, including spearheading renowned events like Kentucky Chamber Day and the Business Summit and Annual Meeting, creating successful partnerships with organizations like Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and Best Places to Work in Kentucky, and finding solutions to help the ever-changing needs of businesses like selling personal protective equipment during the coronavirus epidemic.