David Whited Ford
About David Whited Ford
David Whited Ford serves as the Digital Workplace Senior Manager at Organic Valley, where he has significantly contributed to the adoption of Office 365 and the implementation of SharePoint. With a background in IT management and web development, he has played various roles within the company since 2001.
Work at Organic Valley
David Whited Ford has been a key member of Organic Valley since 2001. He served as IT Manager for 15 years before transitioning to his current role as Digital Workplace Senior Manager in 2016. In his current position, he has played a significant role in the adoption of Office 365, promoting tools such as Teams, SharePoint, and Stream across various departments. His contributions have enhanced collaboration and communication within the organization.
Education and Expertise
David Whited Ford holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Computer Science from Indiana State University, which he completed from 1977 to 1981. He furthered his education at The Evergreen State College, where he studied Ecological Agriculture and achieved a Post Bac in 1988. His educational background supports his expertise in both technology and ecological practices.
Background
Before joining Organic Valley, David worked as a full-time Adobe Certified Pro trainer in Acrobat after leaving the University of Wisconsin Extension. His career at Organic Valley began in 2001, where he initially focused on web development and later transitioned to a CRM administrator role, managing and training users on various systems, including CRM, intranet, and LMS.
Achievements in Technology Implementation
David Whited Ford pioneered the implementation of SharePoint at Organic Valley, establishing the first SharePoint farm in the mid-2010s. He also introduced the first LAMP servers to the company, which significantly enhanced its web development capabilities. His efforts in these areas have contributed to the technological advancement of Organic Valley.