PORTSMOUTH, NH—Hotelier Kenneth Wayne Ford, partner and officer of National Hotel Realty and New England Hotel Realty and a director and officer of Lodging Econometrics, died from complications following an automobile accident.
Ford’s career spanned more than 20 years in roles including hotel management, asset management, turnaround expert and real estate advisor and consultant. As VP of National Hotel Realty and New England Hotel Realty, he led the companies’ hotel real estate brokerage activities regionally and nationally. He also played a key role in Lodging Econometrics, the global real estate consultancy and intelligence firm. Ford, who was 44, was a Certified Hotel Broker (CHB).
“The Hotel Business team extends its deepest sympathy to the Ford family,” said Jay Schultz, SVP, hospitality group, ICD Publications. “Along with his father Patrick H. Ford and siblings, Ken played an integral part in the creation and growth of New England Realty and Lodging Econometrics. It’s a true family owned company success story.”
Jerry Daly, chairman, Daly Gray, commented, “He was a salt of the earth kind of guy, but he was also a great broker. He was always willing to help out and was never one to take a bow. He was also very community oriented.”
Ford is survived by his wife and three children, father, sister and four brothers.