James Clayton 'Jim' Daly is an American evangelical Christian leader, author, and president and CEO of Focus on the Family, a prominent conservative nonprofit organization founded in 1977 that promotes traditional family values, pro-life positions, and biblical principles in public policy and culture. Born in 1961 in Buffalo, New York, Daly experienced a tumultuous childhood marked by family instability; his mother died when he was young, his father struggled with alcoholism and was largely absent, leading Daly to spend much of his adolescence in foster care and juvenile detention in Nebraska. Overcoming these challenges, he joined the United States Marine Corps after high school, serving honorably before pursuing higher education. Daly joined Focus on the Family in 1989 as a staff member and rose through the ranks, becoming president in 2005 following the retirement of founder James Dobson. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded its media outreach, including radio broadcasts, books, and advocacy efforts, while navigating controversies over its stances on social issues like same-sex marriage and abortion. Daly is known for his personal story of redemption and faith, which he has shared in autobiographies such as 'Stronger Every Day' (2007) and 'The Good Dad' (2014), emphasizing resilience, fatherhood, and Christian values. He has been instrumental in broadening Focus on the Family's appeal to younger audiences and fostering partnerships with other conservative groups. Married to Jean Daly since 1989, they have two sons and reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where the organization's headquarters are located. Daly's influence extends to political spheres, with Focus on the Family engaging in lobbying and voter mobilization on issues aligned with evangelical conservatism. He has been sponsored by influential figures like Farris Wilks, a Texas oil billionaire and conservative donor, highlighting networks of financial support within the religious right.