Wayne Ford

This article is about the Iowa State Representative. For the American serial killer, see Wayne Adam Ford.
Wayne W. Ford
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 65th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
1997
Preceded by Carmine Boal
Personal details
Born Washington, D.C.
Political party Democrat
Residence Des Moines, Iowa
Alma mater Drake University
Website Ford's website

Wayne W. Ford is the Iowa State Representative from the 65th District. He has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 1997.

Early life and education

Ford was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up living in Washington's inner city. He graduated from Ballou High school. After high school, he received a football scholarship to play at Rochester Junior College in Minnesota. In 1974, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Education from Drake University where he played on a football scholarship.[1]

Career

Ford currently serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Appropriations committee; the Economic Growth committee; the Human Resources committee; and the Government Oversight committee, where he is vice chair.

Ford was re-elected in 2006 with 5,405 votes, running unopposed. Ford also owns and operates his own consulting firm, Wayne Ford & Associates.[1]


Organizations

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "FROM THE HOOD TO THE HILL: AN URBAN DREAM". Wayne Ford & Associates. Retrieved 5 December 2013.

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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
??		 71st District
1997 – 2003 		Succeeded by
Jim Van Engelenhoven
Preceded by
Carmine Boal		 65th District
2003 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent