President & Chief Executive Officer, Director of Business Advisory Services

Education
Master of Business Administration, 1976, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Bachelor of Science in Economics with High Honors, 1975, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.

Career
Dean Dorton Ford, PSC, 1979-present

Professional Experience
Richard is currently President and CEO of the firm. His over thirty years of public accounting experience has been vast and varied. He has led our construction industry team and is an active member of our equine team. He is an advisor to many clients in a variety of industries, including construction, equine, financial institutions, and closely held businesses.

Professional Activities
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Former State Board of Directors and Bluegrass
Chapter President of Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
Past President of Lexington Estate Planning Council

Community Involvement
Past Chairman and Board of Trustees, YMCA of Central Kentucky
Past Chairman, High Street Neighborhood Center
Past Chairman of Equitable Compensation Committee, Kentucky Conference of United Methodist Church