J. Chris Ford
Born into poverty in Akron, Ohio, J. Chris Ford was propelled by a dream to change the world through science and business. From the energy of his dream, Chris overcame many challenges to win over a half of a million dollars (>$500,000) in scholarships and fellowships to pursue his education. Fighting for Your Dream!
Chris, soon-to-be Dr. Ford, will graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2011.
A 2003 graduate of Morehouse College/Georgia Institute of Technology Dual Degree program (B.S. Math/Mechanical Engineering), Chris has had work experiences at NASA, CIA, and the Departments of Energy and Defense.
During past ten years, Chris has sought to inspire youth and the youthful at heart to ‘fight for their dreams’ through motivational speaking, mentoring, writing, and community service.
Always a servant at heart, Chris has served as the lead Sunday school teacher for teenagers and assistant youth pastor at the Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Atlanta, Georgia.
Chris is also a budding entrepreneur as he is the founder of NuPotential Energy, Inc. and A & A Resources, LLC. NuPotential Energy is a developing business venture based upon Chris’ Ph.D. research on optimizing green energy systems. A & A Resources is a joint venture with Chris’ mother that manages personal care homes who serve the developmentally disabled. In all Chris’ pursuits, his number one desire is to see potential energy, whether in a human being or hydro-carbon, be transformed into useful energy in an efficient and effective manner for the glory of God. Chris, soon-to-be Dr. Ford, will graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2011.
A 2003 graduate of Morehouse College/Georgia Institute of Technology Dual Degree program (B.S. Math/Mechanical Engineering), Chris has had work experiences at NASA, CIA, and the Departments of Energy and Defense.
During past ten years, Chris has sought to inspire youth and the youthful at heart to ‘fight for their dreams’ through motivational speaking, mentoring, writing, and community service.
Always a servant at heart, Chris has served as the lead Sunday school teacher for teenagers and assistant youth pastor at the Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Atlanta, Georgia.
Chris is also a budding entrepreneur as he is the founder of NuPotential Energy, Inc. and A & A Resources, LLC. NuPotential Energy is a developing business venture based upon Chris’ Ph.D. research on optimizing green energy systems. A & A Resources is a joint venture with Chris’ mother that manages personal care homes who serve the developmentally disabled. In all Chris’ pursuits, his number one desire is to see potential energy, whether in a human being or hydro-carbon, be transformed into useful energy in an efficient and effective manner for the glory of God.
