WHO IS VANCE GINN?
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Champion of Free Markets and Fiscal Responsibility
Vance Ginn, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized economist and one of America’s leading advocates for free-market policies that promote economic growth, expand opportunity, and ensure fiscal responsibility. His career has been defined by a steadfast commitment to advancing policies that empower individuals, limit government overreach, and foster long-term prosperity. As the founder and president of Ginn Economic Consulting and host of the Let People Prosper Show podcast since 2022, Dr. Ginn collaborates with more than 20 free-market organizations to craft and advocate for pro-growth solutions that impact millions of Americans. His journey to economic leadership was shaped by his early life experiences. Raised in a lower-income, single-mother household in South Houston, Texas with his dad having epilepsy, Dr. Ginn developed a deep understanding of the struggles that economic policy decisions can impose on families. This firsthand experience fueled his drive to explore solutions that remove government-imposed barriers to success. Through perseverance and hard work, he earned his doctorate in Economics from Texas Tech University, setting the foundation for a career dedicated to his God-given calling to Let People Prosper. Institutional Influence on His Career Path Dr. Ginn’s institutional journey—from academia to public policy to the highest levels of government—has shaped his approach to economic reform. His career began in academia, serving as an instructor at Texas Tech University (2007–2011) and a lecturer at Sam Houston State University (2011–2013), where he taught students about labor markets, fiscal policy, and the principles of free-market economics. His research and advocacy led him to the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) in 2013, where he became chief economist and spearheaded efforts to advance property tax relief, establish sustainable budgeting, and promote universal school choice. His work at TPPF helped drive some of the most impactful economic reforms in Texas, solidifying his reputation as a leader in state-level fiscal policy. His influence expanded nationally when he was tapped to serve as associate director for economic policy ("chief economist") at the first President Trump White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from June 2019 to May 2020. In this role, he played a critical part in shaping economic policy during a period of historic challenges, focusing on fiscal discipline, regulatory reform, and tax policy to foster long-term economic growth. His time at OMB gave him a deep understanding of federal budgeting and reinforced his commitment to limiting government overreach while promoting economic prosperity. Following his tenure at the White House, he returned to TPPF from 2020 to 2022 before founding Ginn Economic Consulting, where he now advises policymakers, businesses, and think tanks on sustainable fiscal policies that encourage economic freedom. His consulting work has influenced tax relief and spending reforms in states such as Texas, Louisiana, Iowa, Kansas, and South Carolina, creating a blueprint for responsible governance. Thought Leadership and Influence Dr. Ginn’s expertise spans fiscal policy, tax reform, labor markets, healthcare, regulatory reform, education freedom, and more. His research and policy proposals have played a pivotal role in shaping economic policy across the country. His insights, heavily influenced by free-market pioneers such as Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek, and Thomas Sowell, align with his core belief that economic freedom is the foundation of human flourishing. A sought-after commentator and speaker, he has been featured in Fox News, C-SPAN, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, and other major media outlets, where he breaks down complex economic issues into actionable, real-world solutions. His ability to communicate data-driven analysis in an engaging, practical way makes him a trusted resource for policymakers, business leaders, and everyday Americans. Ongoing Work and Affiliations Today, Dr. Ginn continues to expand his influence through his work with over 20 free-market think tanks. His national affiliations include roles such as staff economist at Americans for Tax Reform, fellow at the Club for Growth Foundation, and associate research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research. His state-level affiliations include senior economic fellow at Pelican Institute, senior research fellow at Kansas Policy Institute, senior fellow at Mackinac Center, and research contributor at Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. Through these roles and others, he remains deeply involved in shaping policy that removes government-imposed economic barriers and fosters national and state-level economic growth. Personal and Professional Impact Beyond his professional accolades, Dr. Ginn’s personal journey reflects the values he advocates. His experience growing up in a single-mother household and a father with epilepsy and navigating economic hardships has instilled in him a passion for lifting barriers to prosperity so that others can achieve their full potential. His early love for music led him to tour as a drummer for a top Houston rock band, an experience that reinforced his belief in individual creativity, entrepreneurship, and personal responsibility—core tenets of the free-market system. He was in a major car accident and was life-flighted to a hospital in Houston in 2002, which changed the direction of his life. His perseverance though this period helped him gain his calling from God to let people prosper and start on a journey to live his dreams. Now based near Austin, Texas, with his wife and three children, Dr. Ginn continues to drive meaningful reforms that promote economic freedom and long-term prosperity. His combination of real-world experience, policy expertise, and an unrelenting passion for individual liberty makes him one of the foremost voices for free-market economic approaches. His mantra remains simple: Let People Prosper. |
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