Background
Ford, Frederick Ross was born on March 25, 1936 in Kentland, Indiana, United States. Son of Merl Jackson and Marie Jeanne (Ross) Ford.
Ford, Frederick Ross was born on March 25, 1936 in Kentland, Indiana, United States. Son of Merl Jackson and Marie Jeanne (Ross) Ford.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1958. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1963.
Doctorate (honorary), Purdue University, 1998.
Assistant to business manager Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1959-1961, assistant to vice president, treasurer, 1961-1965, assistant business manager, 1965-1969, business manager, assistant treasurer, 1969-1974, executive vice president, treasurer, 1974-1998. Lafayette, Circle Income Shares, Indianapolis. Trustee Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, New York City, since 1982.
Treasurer capital funds foundation United Way, Lafayette, 1984-1985.
Treasurer capital funds foundation United Way, Lafayette, 1984-1985. Member Council on Governmental Relations (board management 1984-1990), National Association College and University Business Officers (board directors 1980-1983, secretary 1982-1983, Distinguished Business Officer award 1989), Central Association College and University Business Officers (executive committee 1976-1981, president 1979-1980), Lafayette Chamber of Commerce (president 1978-1979, chairman education relations committee 1984-1985), Rotary, Delta Upsilon.
Married Mary A. Harrison, May 31, 1959. Children: Lynne Elizabeth, Steven Harrison, Katherine Jeannette.