Thomas S. Ford
President | Ford Realty Company
A seasoned real estate professional with decades of experience in accounting, investment brokerage, and property management.
Professional Summary
Thomas S. Ford is a Certified Public Accountant and licensed real estate broker with over 50 years of expertise in financial management, real estate development, and investment brokerage. His leadership has played a pivotal role in shaping Huntsville’s commercial and residential real estate landscape.
Education
University of Mississippi – Master’s in Accounting (1967) | BBA in Business Administration (1966)
Tom earned the Silver Medal for the second-highest score on the Mississippi CPA exam in May 1967.
Work Experience
- Ford Realty Company (1976 – Present) | President
- Madison Investment Co., Inc. (1980 – Present) | President
- Lily Flagg Corporation (1974 – 1979) | President
- International Land Corp. (1971 – 1974) | Executive VP & COO
- Peat, Marwick & Mitchell & Co. (1967 – 1971) | Supervising Senior Accountant
Professional & Community Involvement
- President, Commercial/Investment Brokers Association of Huntsville/Madison County (1996)
- President, Alabama Chapter Real Estate Securities & Syndication Institute (1984)
- Treasurer, Health & Welfare Planning Council of Shelby County (1970)
- Finance Leadership Roles, Church of Nativity, Episcopal (1979 – 1981)
Certifications & Licenses
- Certified Public Accountant (1969 – Present)
- Real Estate Broker (1976 – Present)
- General & Municipal Securities Principal (1981 – 1991)
- Private Pilot with Instrument Rating
Personal Interests
In his free time, Tom enjoys tennis, aviation, music, and keeping up with the latest technology trends.