The National Tax-Deferred Savings Association (NTSA) has named the 2020 recipient of its Bob D. Schiller Award. The 2020 award is presented posthumously to Richard Ford for his lifetime achievements and meritorious service.
The NTSA Bob D. Schiller Award recognizes individuals who have given freely of themselves, their time and resources to the NTSA and to the 403(b)/457 industry — individuals who have gone above and beyond expectations. It is named in memory of Bob Schiller, an enthusiastic supporter of the NTSA who devoted his time and energy to its success.
Richard Ford was the first employee of NTSA Strategic Partner PlanMember Financial Corp., in 1985, and went on to become its Chief Marketing Officer. He was a staunch supporter of the NTSA from its beginnings in 1989.
Ford died suddenly March 14, 2019. He led in word and action, and all his suggestions were soundly based in a commitment to NTSA success, increasing industry value, achieving growth for advisors and fulfilling clients’ needs.
Said NTSA President and NTSA Awards Committee Chair Kris Coffey, “Richard Ford… who was not encouraged by him? … his support, his joie de vive, his commitments, his engaging smile, his love for others, his passion for the industry, his ability to forge forward and to think outside the box, his sense of community, his wholistic approach … we have lost a leader, a friend, a torch bearer and a valiant gentleman.”
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