Kristy Ford

Kristy Ford is an experienced professional in the retail and footwear industry, currently serving as the Account Executive for Chinese Laundry since January 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing the southeast footwear market across six states and managing the onboarding process for boutiques and retailers. Prior experience includes roles as an Associate Buyer at Cracker Barrel Corporate Office and Buyer at Bealls, Inc. Kristy spent nearly a decade at Journeys, advancing through various positions including Buyer/Planner and Area Sales Manager, focusing on consumer buying patterns, performance analysis, and effective merchandise allocation. Kristy holds degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville.