John Preston Ford

John Preston Ford, MPS, currently serves as Special Assistant to the Director at the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development, focusing on workforce development and local hiring initiatives. With a comprehensive background that includes roles such as Local Hiring Law Operations Officer and Junior Lecturer in Analytical Thinking at the University of Maryland, John has demonstrated expertise in project management, operational reporting, and analytics. Previous positions encompass Lead Business Analyst at Allegis Global Solutions and roles within Discover Financial Services, where John provided detailed reporting and metrics for executive stakeholders. Educational achievements include a Master of Professional Studies in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and dual bachelor's degrees in Marketing and Political Science from the University of Maryland.