Background
Ford, Joe Thomas was born on June 24, 1937 in Conway, Arkansas, United States. Son of Arch W. and Ruby (Watson) Ford.
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Ford, Joe Thomas was born on June 24, 1937 in Conway, Arkansas, United States. Son of Arch W. and Ruby (Watson) Ford.
Bachelor of Science, University Arkansas, 1959.
With, Allied Telephone Сompany, Little Rock, 1959-1983; vice president-treasurer, Allied Telephone Сompany, Little Rock, 1963-1977; president, Allied Telephone Сompany, Little Rock, 1977-1983; president, ALLTEL Corporation, 1983-1987; president, chief Executive officer, ALLTEL Corporation, 1987-1991; chairman, president, chief Executive officer, ALLTEL Corporation, 1991-1993; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, ALLTEL Corporation, since 1993; now chairman, Alltel Corporation, Little Rock, Arkansas. Member Arkansas Senate, 1967-1982. Director Commercial National Bank, 1970-1985, Little Rock, Security Bank, Conway.
Married Jo Ellen Wilbourn, August 9, 1959. Children: Alison, Scott.