Bruce Ford

Bruce Ford is the Chief Operating Officer for Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) and a member of Transwestern's Executive Committee.5 He has a long and successful career in commercial real estate, with over a decade of experience at Transwestern.

Key points about Bruce Ford:

1. Career at Transwestern:

   • Joined Transwestern in 20083
   • Previously served as President of the East Region, overseeing operations in multiple states12
   • Now serves as COO, helping define platform strategy and providing leadership for business development, service execution, and operational excellence5

2. Achievements:

   • Grew the Southeast region's property management portfolio from 5 million to over 20 million square feet4
   • Increased transaction volume in the Southeast by approximately 25% over a five-year period12
   • Recipient of Transwestern's Founder's Award in 2018, the highest honor bestowed by the company2

3. Education and Certifications:

   • Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Wake Forest University24
   • Holds the Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation from the Building Owners & Managers Institute14
   • Completed the "Running a Real Estate Company" executive education program at Harvard University5

4. Community Involvement:

   • Served as Board Chair for Make-A-Wish Georgia, effective September 1, 20206
   • Board member of Buckhead Coalition2
   • Previously served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Holy Innocents Episcopal School and Senior Warden for Holy Innocents Episcopal Church5

5. Recognition:

   • Included in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's "Power 50" since 20081
   • Named one of the "Best Bosses" by Real Estate Forum in 20235
   • Under his leadership, Transwestern's Atlanta office has been recognized as a "Best Places to Work" for 14 consecutive years5

Bruce Ford's leadership and expertise have been instrumental in Transwestern's growth and success in the commercial real estate industry.