Lula Ford
Lula Ford (b. March 11, 1944) is a former member of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Ford, the first black woman to ever serve on the commission, was first appointed to this position in 2003 and served to 2013.[1]
Biography
Ford served in the Chicago public school system for nearly 35 years as an elementary school teacher, administrator and principal. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee in 2007, serving until September 30, 2010.[1]
Education
- Bachelor's degree, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1965
- Master's degree, urban studies, Northeastern (IL) University
- Master's degree, career education, University of Illinois
Political career
Illinois Commerce Commission (2003-2013)
Ford served as a member of the Illinois Commerce Commission from 2003 to January 21, 2013.[2]
Appointments
2008
Ford and re-appointed to a second term on the Illinois Commerce Commission in 2008.[1]
2003
Ford was first appointed to the Illinois Commerce Commission on January 21, 2003 by then-Governor Rod Blagojevich (D).[1]
Personal
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Ford has a daughter, Charisse. Ford's favorite color is blue and favorite food is shrimp.[3]
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Illinois Commerce Commission January 2003-January 2013 |
Succeeded by Miguel Del Valle |
