Alex Ford is a government relations professional with a strong record of advancing clients’ interests in the tax policy space. He excels at building consensus among diverse stakeholders, distilling complex issues into persuasive messaging, and developing strategies that effectively engage decision-makers.

Before joining Novel Strategies, Alex founded and led Halcyon Strategy, a boutique advocacy firm representing trade association clients on a range of taxation issues. He previously served as Director of Federal Affairs at NAIOP and as Manager of Federal Relations at the American Institute of Architects. Alex began his career in Washington, D.C., as an aide to Senator Joseph Lieberman. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is a LEED AP BD+C accredited professional.