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DEWALT President Maria Ford Joins Forbes Business Development Council to Share Insights on Construction Industry and Trades Empowerment
ByAinvest
Monday, Jul 14, 2025 8:02 am ET1min read
Maria Ford, President of US Commercial & Industrial Sales at DEWALT, has been appointed to the Forbes Business Development Council. She was selected for her industry experience and track record of impacting business growth. As a member of the Council, Ford will contribute her thoughts and perspectives on various topics on Forbes.com. She is a vocal advocate for the skilled trades and aims to inspire the next generation of workers.
Maria Ford, President of U.S. Commercial & Industrial Sales at DEWALT, has been appointed to the Forbes Business Development Council. The Council, an invitation-only community of senior-level sales and business development executives, convenes leaders across all industries to collaborate and share insights on the latest trends, challenges, and solutions impacting business growth [1].Ford was selected for her extensive industry experience and proven track record of driving business growth. She has consistently supported the enablement of individuals to pursue careers in the trades, delivering keynote speeches at industry events and penning op-eds to inspire the next generation of workers [1].
As a member of the Forbes Business Development Council, Ford will contribute her thoughts and perspectives on various topics on Forbes.com. She will connect with other respected executives to offer her insights into the construction industry and empower the next generation of tradespeople.
Ford's career began at Stanley Black & Decker in 1998, where she steadily climbed the ranks, taking on roles of increasing responsibility in sales, product marketing, and channel marketing. Today, she is a steward of DEWALT's $2 billion U.S. Commercial & Industrial Sales division, championing the organization's end-users and largest trade associations [1].
"Joining the Forbes Business Development Council is an honor," said Maria Ford. "I look forward to learning from my peers and spotlighting issues and solutions to support the construction industry and the trades with the goal of driving impactful change" [1].
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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/maria-ford-appointed-to-forbes-business-development-council-302502776.html
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