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Joe T. Ford is a prominent American businessman, co-founder and Chairman of Westrock Coffee Company (NASDAQ: WEST), where he also serves as a director.[[1]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/westrock-coffee-director-ford-buys-82400-in-shares-93CH-4376146)[[2]](https://siteselection.com/west-rock-coffee-case-study/)[[3]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/JOE-FORD-A02EXV/)[[6]](https://www.westrockcoffee.com/who-we-are/leadership/) Born on June 24, 1937, in Conway, Arkansas, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas in 1959.[[4]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_T._Ford)
Ford built his career leading Alltel Corporation, starting at Allied Telephone Company post-graduation, becoming its first President after the 1983 merger with Mid-Continent Telephone, CEO in 1987, and Chairman in 1991; under his leadership, Alltel grew into a telecommunications giant with over 15 million customers and $10 billion in annual revenue.[[2]](https://siteselection.com/west-rock-coffee-case-study/)[[4]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_T._Ford) After Alltel, he co-founded Westrock Coffee with his son Scott Ford, who serves as CEO.[[2]](https://siteselection.com/west-rock-coffee-case-study/)[[3]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/JOE-FORD-A02EXV/)[[6]](https://www.westrockcoffee.com/who-we-are/leadership/) Recently, as Director, Ford purchased 20,000 shares on November 24, 2025, at $4.12 each ($82,400 total), owning 433,916 shares directly, plus indirect holdings through trusts and Wooster Capital, LLC.[[1]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/westrock-coffee-director-ford-buys-82400-in-shares-93CH-4376146) He is also vice chairman of Augusta National Golf Club.[[4]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_T._Ford)
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