Professional Overview
Ford is a Principal with Elliott Davis and leads the firm’s Construction Assurance Practice, serving contractors, real estate developers, and other service-related businesses. With more than a decade of public accounting experience, Ford specializes in providing assurance, accounting, and advisory services tailored to the unique operational, financial, and compliance challenges facing the construction industry. He works closely with executives and owners to enhance financial reporting, improve business performance, navigate growth opportunities, and address industry-specific accounting matters.
Education, Credentials, and Special Training
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)
- Master of Accountancy, University of South Carolina
- B.S., Business Administration - Accounting, Erskine College, magna cum laude
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA)
- Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
- Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC)
- Carolina Surety Association (CSA)
- Charleston Contractors Association (CCA)
- American Subcontractors Association (ASA)
Civic and Community Activities
- Forbes America's Best-in-State CPAs – 2025 & 2026
- SC Biz News 40 Under 40 – 2025
- Construction Financial Management Association – 2023 Rising Star Awardee
- Board of Directors (Lowcountry), Junior Achievement of Greater S.C.
- Board of Directors (Statewide), Junior Achievement of Greater S.C.
- Board of Directors, Vice President, of CFMA of South Carolina
- Member, Trident United Way Young Leaders United
- Alumnus, Leadership Discovery - Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
- Formerly, Director of Finance, Society for Marketing Professional Services
