| David A. Ford is a Government Relations Manager with Southern California Edison. As an energy industry executive with extensive utility experience in transmission and distribution operations systems, he is an innovative and resourceful leader with a proven track record of identifying and seizing opportunities to exceed business objectives in highly competitive markets. Orchestrate comprehensive strategies to leverage engagement with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles City Council, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to ensure that SCE safely delivers affordable, reliable, and functional electric service. David graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
An accomplished administrator with an excellent track record in positions of increasing responsibility, David is a visionary strategist with a demonstrated ability to deliver corporate objectives and empower community engagement. He is known and is recognized for delivering personalized client services. David has been a leading voice for compassion, health equity, empathy, and trust in the true spirit of DE&I principles. Some of his notable accomplishments are:
- American Cancer Society, National Volunteer Leadership Award 2022
- SCE Networkers BRG Excellence Award, 2020
- Los Angeles Stratiscope, Impact Makers Award 2020
- Bridge Builders Foundation ‘Community Advocate Award 2018
- Awarded Los Angeles Southwest College President’s Social Impact Investment Award 2014
- Recognized by WAVE Magazine LA’s Most Influential African Americans in 2013
- Recipient of Award of Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment LA County Housing Authority Nueva Maravilla Master Conversion Project in 2012
- Recipient of Edison International Chairman’s Award 2009 for Outstanding Performance and Living SCE’s Values and Guiding Behaviors
- Corporate Advocate Award, American Association of Blacks in Energy in 2006
- Awarded the “Environmental Protection Service Award” from FAME Renaissance in 2005
- Received national ENERGY STAR award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for “Community Energy Survey Program, 2002.”
- Receive special recognition from “Flex Your Power” for Community Energy Survey Program, 2002.
Experience
- Southern California Edison: Governmental Affairs Manager, July 1997 – Present
- Bayer: Sales Manager, December 1992 – June 1996
- State Farm Insurance Agency: Agency Owner, April 1987 – November 1992
Volunteer Organizations
- Board Member: LA Phil
- Board Member: LA County Library Foundation
- Western Region Director of the American Association of Blacks in Energy
- Board Member: Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (Education Foundation)
- Board Member Brotherhood Crusade Corporate Advisory Board
- Board Member: Boy Scouts of America, Western Los Angeles County Council
- National Board Member: American Cancer Society (CAN)
- Board Member: LA County Parks and Recreation Foundation
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