American Family Insurance - James D. Ford Agency Inc

American Family Insurance, James D. Ford Agency Inc. is Ohio’s 14th largest insurance agency. They are a business member of the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society and a sponsor of our very popular horse-drawn wagon rides for children and adults during our annual Santa in the Train Depot event.

The agency offers auto, home, business, health, and life insurance along with other insurance products.

James Ford founded the agency in 1996 and soon undertook philanthropic projects. “I invest in supporting through advertising,” he said. “I try to support those things that are unique and dear to my heart. The Society is one of them.”

The James D. Ford agency is located at 4130 Main Street. It is a stone’s throw away from the Historical Village and close enough to take walks there. He likes the feel of the village’s history, the way its maintained and the way it’s open for the public to experience.

Along with support for the Historical Society, James backs a plethora of other projects and events such as the Franklin County Fair and Main Street festivities. One of his most prominent projects are the Athletes of the Month awards at all three Hilliard high schools. James commented he’s been doing that for the past 25 years, highlighting the male and female athletes of the month from the various sports programs.

A native of Missouri, James decided to open his business in Hilliard because it offered both rural and commercial properties. “I liked the look of Hilliard, I liked the feel. I like that it had a Main Street and I liked the school district. I thought it would be a great opportunity in a growing community,” he said.

James chose this type of business because he wanted to be in a business that could help serve people in a way that provides opportunities. He said, “I am able to put people who had an unfortunate situation back whole again whether it be losing an auto or home or even when someone passes, being able to help the family financially through insurance products. I like that.”

For each of the past 25 years he has earned the American Family Insurance Co.’s most prestigious award for excellence in sales called The All-American.

James and his wife Glenda have two children, Hannah and Andrew, both graduates of Hilliard Davidson High School, and two grandchildren.

When asked what he likes best about Hilliard, he responded, “It is that it is a healthy and growing community with a lot of diversity – from young families to retirees, plus a growing business base.”

The city’s rapid growth, however, is one of the things that worry him. “We have the city sprawl eating up farm ground. I am saddened over that but I understand progress,” he said.

We are happy to showcase an outstanding business member and sponsor, James D. Ford, for American Family Insurance, James D. Ford Agency Inc. this month.

For information about James Ford Agency, visit www.jamesfordagency.com