Tenure with Crosland
Since May 2004

Adam serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Crosland's Southeastern Investment Fund and directs Crosland’s efforts in acquiring and enhancing the value of land investments as part of the Southeastern Investment Fund. He is responsible for its operation including investment approval as a member of the investment committee, fund reporting, annual business planning, and budgeting.

Ford began his tenure at Crosland as the Vice President of Operations in the Residential Division. In this role he directed Crosland’s 120 person property operations team which managed more than 30 properties and 5,000+ units. Ford also was responsible for the division's existing project financing, fee managed portfolio, and acquisition/disposition strategy and execution. During his time in operations he oversaw transactions totaling more than $120 million. In addition, Ford worked in residential multi-family development.

Prior to joining Crosland, Ford worked with management consulting firm Bain & Company in Atlanta, where he provided strategic counsel to clients in a variety of industries. He also worked for six years as an executive in customer business development for Procter & Gamble.

Affiliations and Accreditations

• Greater Charlotte Apartment Association, Vice President and Board Member
• Urban Land Institute, Member
• Right Moves for Youth, Board Member & Treasurer

Education
M.B.A., Harvard Business School
B.S. with honors, Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill