Background
Ford, Joseph Francis was born on March 16, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Joseph and Anne (Schneider) Ford.
Ford, Joseph Francis was born on March 16, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Joseph and Anne (Schneider) Ford.
Bachelor of Science in Commerce with highest honors, Drexel Institute of Technology, 1941. Master of Business Administration magna cum laude, University Pennsylvania, 1952.
With Curtis Public Company, 1938, Scott Paper Company, 1939, Joseph H. McGrath & Company, Certified Public Accountants, Philadelphia, 1940-1941. Member faculty Drexel University, 1946-1985, professor accounting, 1952-1985, director Master of Business Administration program, 1951-1966. Associate dean Drexel University (College Business and Administration), 1966-1973, 77-85, acting dean, 1970-1971, 76-77.
Vice president Home and School Association Drexel Hill School Served to lieutenant colonel Army of the United States, 1941-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American, Pennsylvania institutes Certified Public Accountants, Reserve Officers Association, Scabbard and Blade, Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Sigma Rho.
Married Janet Bruce Weiler (deceased 2003), April 18, 1942. Children: Emilie Louise, Linda Jean.