Kevin Ford

Athlete, Business leader, Christian, Explorer, Finance professional, Investor, Parent, World traveler

Kevin Ford is the Chief Financial Officer of Stellar Solutions, Inc., a global provider of systems engineering expertise and a recognized leader in government and commercial programs related to the aerospace field focused on high-impact projects, satisfying customer critical needs in alignment with employees’ dream jobs. Kevin oversees the financial and business operations of the Stellar constellation of companies, which includes Stellar Solutions, Inc. (engineering services), Stellar Solutions Aerospace Ltd. (UK-based affiliate), QuakeFinder (humanitarian R&D division of Stellar Solutions) and the Stellar Solutions Foundation. Kevin earned his BBA degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame in 1975 and his MBA in finance from the University of California at Berkeley in 1982. Prior to joining Stellar Solutions in 1996, he worked for ten years as the CFO of a hotel, real estate and leasing enterprise. Prior to that, he spent ten years in the audit practice of Deloitte, advancing to the position of Senior Audit Manager. Kevin is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner. He has served on the Board of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties for over fifteen years, and has also served as Co-President of the Portola Valley Schools Foundation. He and his wife reside in Portola Valley, CA.

Saving lives by forecasting earthquakes!

Research in the development of a global network of electromagnetic sensors to detect pre-earthquake signals in advance of a catastrophic earthquake, ultimately leading to the ability to forecast earthquakes, just like we forecast hurricanes, tornadoes and weather today.

This is my first in-person experience with a TED conference.

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