Our Staff

Rick Ford
Executive Director

Rick has held the title of Executive Director of the Chandler Area Economic Development Corporation for the past 3 and 1/2 years. He is in the final stages of obtaining his CTED (Certified Texas Economic Developer) certification, the highest designation awarded by the Texas Economic Development Corporation. Rick is also and has been the Executive Director of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce for the past 12 years. A graduate of Baylor University, Rick is a member of the Chandler Planning & Zoning Commission, Chandler Rotary Club and Keep Chandler Beautiful as well as being very active in his church.