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Willie Ford Named CEO of National Ability Center, Leads New Strategic Plan

PRIVATEJul 25, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

National Ability Center

Willie Ford
Utah

Description

The National Ability Center named Willie Ford, a prominent business executive, as its next CEO, leading the organization into a new strategic plan as it approaches its 40th anniversary. The executive search process began in Oct. 2023 and Ford began his role as CEO in July 2024.

Company Information

Company

National Ability Center

Location

Utah, United States

About

The National Ability Center (NAC) provides world-class adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for individuals, families and groups with varying physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. Rooted in Park City, UT for nearly 40 years, with a satellite location in Moab, the NAC empowers over 5,500 competitive athletes, children, active-duty, veterans and others yearly.

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