Richard Edwin Ford

Background

Ford, Richard Edwin was born on February 27, 1939 in Wabash, Indiana, United States. Son of Wilbur Edwin and Florence Gertrude (Jeup) Ford.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1961. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, 2005.

Career

Sales representative Ford Meter Box Company, Wabash, Indiana, 1961—1969. Liaison officer United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1971—1975. Volunteer various charitable organizations, since 1976.

Board directors Indiana University Foundation, Bloomington, Culver Educational Foundation.

Achievements

• Richard Edwin Ford has been listed as a noteworthy volunteer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Charley Creek Foundation, Wabash, since 2002. Active American Museum Britain, board directors. Active Doctor James Ford History Home, Wabash.

Emeritus chairman National Trust for Historic Preservation Council. Owner Charley Creek Inn, Wabash. Member of University Club (Washington), Knickerbocker Club (New York ), Mark's & Annabel's Club (London), University Club Winter Park (Florida), Capitol Hill Club, Arts Club (Washington), Wabash Country Club, Propylaeum Club (Indiana), Woodstock Club, University Club, Skyline Club, Columbia Club (Indianapolis), Elks.

Interests

• Travel.

Connections

Father:

Wilbur Edwin Ford

Mother:

Florence Gertrude (Jeup) Ford