Brandon Ford was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He is a proud graduate of Buchtel High School, class of 1996. Brandon has served as a Global Business Executive for a multinational ingredient manufacturer for the last 17 years. He brought his entrepreneurial mindset, passion for learning and curiosity toward life to his role while operating a startup within the walls of a 90-year-old company. Brandon is a nurse and attorney with a BSN from Case Western Reserve University and JD /MBA from The University of Akron. For the past five years, Brandon has led a small business Accelerator, a program that leverages technology and manufacturing to provide market-ready solutions, brand development, and quick innovation to small businesses. Hundreds of entrepreneurs have benefitted from his leadership to launch and develop their brands. He is a Trustee at his home church, The House of the Lord and he sits on the board for several non-profit organizations. Brandon currently resides in Copley, Ohio with his wife and two sons.