Gary Palmer

President

Gary co-founded the Alabama Policy Institute, formerly known as the Alabama Family Alliance, in 1989. Gary was previously employed by Rust International in cost analysis, and prior to that with Combustion Engineering in the environmental systems division.

Gary is responsible for the leadership and direction of the Policy Institute. He identifies, maintains and promotes the vision of the Policy Institute by ensuring that the entire staff has the resources needed to fulfill the mission. Gary and his wife Ann reside in Hoover and are active members at Briarwood Presbyterian Church. They have three children, Claire, Kathleen, and Rob.