Alonzo Q Ford

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Fellow at Stakeholder Impact Foundation, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Overview

Alonzo Q. Ford is the CEO of Lowes Guardian Angel, a healthcare organization he scaled to achieve 10X growth. A West Point graduate, Emory MBA, and combat veteran known as "the Dealmaker, " he has orchestrated over $1B in deals. Colleagues describe him as a dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented collaborator.

Deeply driven by service, Alonzos work is a continuation of a family legacy started by his grandmother. His passion for helping underserved communities is evident in his companys mission to care for veterans and disabled adults, and through his community leadership with Atlanta Public Schools and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

His company was co-founded with his mother and stepfather, continuing a compassionate-care legacy started by his grandmother in 1983.

Personality Overview

Confident

Conviction Driven

Impact-Oriented

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Growth
As CEO, he has led Lowe's Guardian Angel to achieve 10X growth and has quadrupled the company's size, demonstrating a strong focus on scaling business operations.
Veteran & Disability Care
His company's mission is to serve underserved elderly, veterans, and disabled individuals, a passion that stems from his background as a combat veteran and a family legacy of care.
Real Estate Finance
Known as "the Dealmaker" in Atlanta, he has orchestrated over $1 billion in deals throughout his career, with significant expertise in real estate evaluation and finance.

Media Appearances

Alonzo has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Fellow at Stakeholder Impact Foundation, Inc.
4-2021
Chairman at Lowe's Guardian Angel Personal Care Home & Private Home Care
4-2021
Chief Executive Officer at Lowe's Guardian Angel Personal Care Home & Private Home Care
1-2018 - 4-2021
Chief Financial Officer at Lowe's Guardian Angel Personal Care Home & Private Home Care
1-2015 - 12-2017
Managing Director at EQ CRE Capital

Education

2008 - 2009
MBA from Emory University - Goizueta Business School
1994 - 1998
BS from United States Military Academy at West Point

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Exp : 20 Location : Atlanta, Georgia, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Fellow at Stakeholder Impact Foundation, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Alonzo Q

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alonzo Q is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alonzo Q

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alonzo Q move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Alonzo Q take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Alonzo Q

Personality Compatibility


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