Richard Davis is a co-founder of the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI), an organization originally established around 2007 as Stop Islamization of America (SIOA) before rebranding. He played a key role in the initial establishment of AFDI, contributing to its formation alongside other prominent figures in the counter-jihad movement. The organization focuses on opposing radical Islam and promoting awareness of what it describes as threats from Sharia law and jihadist ideologies to freedom and democracy, and has been involved in high-profile campaigns including controversial advertising on public transit systems criticizing Islam. Davis's specific contributions and background remain less documented in public records compared to other leaders, but his founding involvement underscores his position within networks advocating for strong anti-Islamist policies.