Heritage Foundation president and vice president resign

The president and the vice president of the Heritage Foundation, a top conservative think tank, announced their resignations Monday.

President Kay James and Executive Vice President Kim Holmes are both set to leave the organization in the coming weeks. James, who served in the role since 2018, will continue her time with the organization for six months until a replacement is found, while Holmes will vacate his position by April 16. 

“When we came on board as the executive leadership team three years ago, we set several goals and told Heritage’s board of trustees that we would serve for three to five years to see them through,” James said. “We accomplished everything we set out to do. Now it’s time to let someone else take the reins.”

Barb Van Andel-Gaby, chairman of Heritage’s board of trustees, said the pair took the think tank to "new heights." 

"I am incredibly grateful to Kay James and Kim Holmes for their leadership of The Heritage Foundation over the past three years,” Andel-Gaby said. “Their tireless dedication to Heritage has taken the organization to new heights, led to numerous accomplishments, and positioned the Heritage team to be ready for the battles ahead. Heritage today is the most important conservative organization in America because of their leadership." 

The Heritage Foundation has a mission to "formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense," according to the group's webpage.