Marla Ford joined America’s Land Partners in 2025, bringing with her a lifelong connection to land and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. A proud East Texas native, Marla grew up working alongside her father, a rose farmer and cattleman, gaining firsthand experience in agriculture and rural stewardship.

She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management from Baylor University, later building a successful career in advertising and public relations. Her creative work earned multiple Addy Awards in north Louisiana, reflecting her talent for impactful communication.

Marla and her husband Greg have spent the past 20+ years in Oklahoma, raising three sons with a shared love of camping, hunting, and exploring the land across three states. Today, she’s known as “Nanny” to seven grandchildren, and her favorite moments are spent hiking with family, hunting with Greg, or simply taking in the beauty of Oklahoma’s wide-open horizons.