Family Ties: Nathaniel Ford Sr. and Jannet Walker-Ford Discuss Family and Leadership

Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. and WSP USA Senior V.P. and National Transit and Rail Market Leader Jannet Walker-Ford visit episode #33 of the P3 Project for Diverse Entrepreneurs. Both Fords share their journey as a married couple maintaining a thriving relationship while serving as leaders and transportation industry executives. They also discuss their philosophies on effective leadership in maximizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in their organizations, and how they are preparing the next generation of diverse professionals to assume leadership positions in the infrastructure and transportation industries. Nat and Jannet conclude the conversation by discussing how they advance opportunities for DBE, minority- and woman-owned businesses in their organization, and how organizations like the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) and WTS International help advance the mission of creating a more diverse and inclusive industry. Shelton A. Russell, publisher of American DBE Magazine is the host of the P3 Project for Diverse Entrepreneurs podcast.