Background
Ford, William R. was born in Highland Park, Michigan, United States.
Ford, William R. was born in Highland Park, Michigan, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Science, Michigan State University, 1957; Master of Arts in Administrative and Ednl. Superior vena cava syndrome, Michigan State University, 1959; Master of Arts in International Public Policy, Johns Hopkins University, 1983.
Teacher mathematics and science, Michigan Department Social Welfare research consultant, Michigan Department Public Instruction, 1963-1965; director Lansing (Michigan) Job Training Center, Michigan Catholic Conference, 1965-1966; executive director job training projects, Michigan Catholic Conference, 1966-1967; director, Michigan Economic Opporunity Office, 1967-1969; director, Michigan Employment Security Commission, 1969-1971; director Mission to Nigeria, United States Agency for International Development, 1971-1976; Chief Executive Officer, Delta Oil, Ltd., Nigeria, 1976-1979; director, District of Columbia Department Labor, 1979-1981; office director for Indonesia, United States Agency for International Development, 1981-1989; desk officer office coastal and central West Africa, United States Agency for International Development, 1989-1990; deputy director office international training, United States Agency for International Development, Washington, 1990-1992; deputy director mission to South Africa, United States Agency for International Development, Pretoria, South Africa, 1992-1995; president, African Development Foundation, Washington, since 1995.