Skyline Steel offers the benefits of a
large company with a small company feel,
adds Ford, even more so since it was acquired
by Nucor Corporation in 2012.
1. How would you describe yourself?
I am easy to get along with, a hard worker and a good friend to many. Most people
would say that I have a sarcastic sense of humor.
2. What is your favorite part of your current role?
I enjoy working with engineers and contractors to help find solutions to their
projects. Also, I get to meet some great people along the way, many of which have
become good friends.
3. Where do you live?
I currently live in Roswell, Ga. My wife and I welcomed our first baby girl, Mackenzie
Harper Ford, last October.
4. What are your hobbies outside work?
My hobbies include working out, golfing and spending time with family and friends.
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Growing the business at
Skyline Steel
All of this experience led to Ford’s current role
as business development manager at Skyline
Steel in Duluth, Ga., where his aim is to grow
the business for Skyline and Nucor.
• Pile Hammers - new / refurbished
• Custom Leads - all tubular, pinned style, boom point, fair
leads, fixed / swinging, onshore / offshore
• Accessories - drive caps, cushion material, air line oilers,
air hose, replacement parts
• Sales and rentals of pile driving equipment
• Repair and service of pile driving equipment
MB Western Industrial Contracting Co.
MB Western Industrial Contracting Co.
MB Western Industrial Contracting Co.
MB Western Industrial Contracting Co.
Civil, Piling & Marine Construction
Civil, Piling & Marine Construction
Civil, Piling & Marine Construction
Civil, Piling & Marine Construction
Safety, Quality, Experience & Value
Safety, Quality, Experience & Value
Safety, Quality, Experience & Value
Safety, Quality, Experience & Value
“Safety Drives Our Success”
“Safety Drives Our Success”
“Safety Drives Our Success”
Phone: 281-487-5757
www.mbwestern.com
“Safety Drives Our Success”
Phone: 281-487-5757
www.mbwestern.com
Phone: 281-487-5757
www.mbwestern.com
Phone: 281-487-5757
www.mbwestern.com
“In a nutshell, my goal is to be a resource
for engineers and contractors to help them
find the best solution for their construction
projects,” he said.
The role requires an understanding of
the issues faced by engineers and contactors,
he adds.
“Once their needs are understood, it’s
possible to help our customers derive the
best solution for their project,” said Ford.
“Many of the contractors and engineers I
work with have become good friends, and
that’s what makes the job enjoyable.”
In addition to working with clients,
Ford also focuses on product development
and approval.
“Regardless of the task at hand, each
project or task is unique as well as a learning
process.”
Growing the driven pile industry
Since June 2010, he has gained a great deal
of knowledge and experience from his colleagues
at Skyline Steel.
“Everyone is willing to help and share
what they have learned over the years,” he said.
Phone: 706-398-1178
Fax: 706-398-1188
www.vulcanhammer.com
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