ABOUT

I help beauty brands navigate the business world while trying to create new stuff.

Brandon L. Ford, Chief Accelerator Director of the Lubrizol Life Science Accelerator Program, brings his entrepreneurial mindset, passion for learning and curiosity toward life to his role operating a startup within the walls of a 90-year-old company. Brandon is a nurse and attorney with a BSN from Case Western Reserve University and JD /MBA from The University of Akron.

For the past four years, Brandon has led the Accelerator, a program that leverages Lubrizol technology, manufacturing and beauty and home care science expertise to provide market-ready solutions, brand development, and quick innovation. Hundreds of entrepreneurs have benefitted from his charismatic leadership to launch and develop their beauty and home care brands. The Accelerator has launched over 100 products globally. Brandon currently resides in Copley, Ohio with his wife and two sons.

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Support Brandon's Campaign in Summit County

Brandon is committed to Summit County. His mission is clear - uplift the community and families by connecting them to the county and ensuring the county serves the people.

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AT A GLANCE

YOU SHOULD PROBABLY KNOW

I am prodly holding positions as board member.

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I like to build furniture.

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Gin is the new black.

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I study and teach wine and spirits…so expect me to frequently chat the topic. I also think beards are better.

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I have a Red Factor Sun Conure named Joey - He’s the ultimate escape artist. Like me, he cannot be contained! Lol.

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Anita Baker on vinyl is the only way to listen.

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All about

Lazy weekends around the house / rose wine and summer days, gin & tonic and summer nights / family time, good music - Anita Baker, Luther Vandross, Emily King, Sabrina Claudio, Maverick City Music / Black Lives Matter.

NOT ABOUT

Same old same old / too much small talk / bullies / ruminations & rigamaroo / corporate bureaucracy