Pat Ford is a community-focused leader with a diverse career spanning public service, academia, and finance. He is currently a Business Development Officer at First National Bank, after previously serving as the Mayor of Pulaski, Tennessee, and as a program director at the University of Tennessee Southern. He holds an MBA from Bethel University.
His career reflects a deep commitment to his local community of Pulaski. As mayor, he led initiatives for inclusive recognition and community development. At UT Southern, he directed programs that connect students with local organizations through service, emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community.
Unique fact: Pat successfully transitioned from being the elected Mayor of Pulaski to a key business development role at the citys First National Bank.
Pat Ford
Business Development Officer at First National Bank of Pulaski
Pulaski, Tennessee, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Community Development
His entire career, from mayor to university program director to local banker, has been focused on improving and engaging with the Pulaski community.
Public-Private Partnerships
As Mayor, he worked with community advisory committees and local leaders on civic projects, a skill directly transferable to his banking role.
Experiential Education
At UT Southern, he directed the First-Year Experience and co-developed the "Southern Shadow" program, which bridges academic theory with real-world practice for students.
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Work History
9-2025
Business Development Officer at First National Bank of Pulaski
8-2012 - 7-2025
Program Coordinator - Business Management/ Director, Internships / Director, First Year Experience at The University of Tennessee Southern
11-2010 - 12-2022
Mayor at City of Pulaski - Tennessee
Education
2009 - 2010
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Bethel University of Tennessee
1991 - 1996
Bachelor of Science - BS from Martin Methodist College
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Location : Pulaski, Tennessee, United States
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Designation : Business Development Officer at First National Bank of Pulaski
