ENCINITAS, CA, March 06, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Judith Ann Tudor Ford with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Ms. Tudor Ford celebrates many years' experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Amassing more than 20 years of professional experience, Ms. Tudor Ford is a respected natural gas distribution company executive who retired from the industry in 1988. Most recently serving as a senior vice president of Southwest Gas Corporation in Las Vegas, NV, from 1982 to 1988, she has also been on its board of directors and the director of seven subsidiaries. Prior to these appointments, she acted as vice president from 1977 to 1982, corporate secretary from 1972 to 1982, and assistant corporate secretary from 1969 to 1972. Ms. Tudor Ford began her career as the legal secretary of the corporation from 1963 to 1969.
Alongside her primary endeavors, Ms. Tudor Ford served NBA Services Nevada Residence for the Handicapped on its board of directors from 1989 to 1997, as treasurer from 1990 to 1991, and as chairman from 1994 to 1997. Likewise, she participated in the Nevada School of the Arts as a trustee from 1979 to 1990 and chairman of the board of directors from 1985 to 1986. From 1985 to 1998, she also served the Disciples Seminary Foundation as a trustee, vice chairman and chairman. The former trustee of the Laub Foundation for 20 years, Ms. Tudor Ford previously maintained membership with the Arizona Academy and continues membership in the Disciples of Christ Church.
In an effort to remain aware of changes within the industry, Ms. Tudor Ford maintained affiliation with several organizations, including the American Society of Corporate Secretaries. She was on the board of directors of the Greater Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce from 1979 to 1985 and the Pacific Coast Gas Association from 1984 to 1988, at which time she was elected to Life Membership. Further, Ms. Tudor Ford was on the executive committee of Arizona Business Women Owners from 1985 to 1988.
Prior to her prolific career, Ms. Tudor Ford completed coursework at Wichita State University and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Furthermore, she is the proud mother of her daughter, Christi Sue Ford Tarpley and late son, John Corbin Ford; also grandson Jason Glenn Ford and granddaughter Lisa Marie Ford Tillman. Notably, Ms. Tudor Ford was selected for inclusion in several editions of Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in the World and Who's Who of American Women.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to her profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Ms. Tudor Ford has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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