BRIAN FORD, TEAM STAFF
In his 18th season with the Buccaneers, Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford has been steadfast in his commitment to honoring our service members. Throughout his tenure, Ford has been instrumental in facilitating the team's Salute to Service efforts. At each home game, the team provides an exclusive experience for military members and their families. Many of those invited come from interactions Brian has throughout the community, having personally invited numerous service members over the years. In addition, Brian and the Buccaneers orchestrate annual visits to MacDill Air Force Base while also awarding the General H Norman Schwarzkopf Military Family of the Year Award annually to celebrate military families who exemplify service before self. On his personal time, Brian continues his efforts in supporting our troops, having graduated from the 927th Air Refueling Wing Honorary Commander Program, which allows civilians an opportunity to experience the overall mission capability of the United States Air Force. In 2018, Brian was appointed an Air Force Reserve Command Civic Leader under Lt. Gen. John P. Healy and in 2023 was awarded the Air Force Public Affairs Association President's Award for phenomenal community support of military, veterans, and their families. For his commitment to the military community, he has been awarded the CENTCOM "Iron Mike" award from U.S. Army Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla and has participated in panels during Special Operation Forces Week, led by U.S. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton. Brian received honors for his unwavering support of the military community, one of few civic leaders to receive such praise. He is actively involved with Tampa's Special Operations Forces Transition Assistance Resource (STAR), meeting monthly with Special Operators to develop a plan for their career after the service.
In his 18th season with the Buccaneers, Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford has been steadfast in his commitment to honoring our service members. Throughout his tenure, Ford has been instrumental in facilitating the team's Salute to Service efforts. At each home game, the team provides an exclusive experience for military members and their families. Many of those invited come from interactions Brian has throughout the community, having personally invited numerous service members over the years. In addition, Brian and the Buccaneers orchestrate annual visits to MacDill Air Force Base while also awarding the General H Norman Schwarzkopf Military Family of the Year Award annually to celebrate military families who exemplify service before self. On his personal time, Brian continues his efforts in supporting our troops, having graduated from the 927th Air Refueling Wing Honorary Commander Program, which allows civilians an opportunity to experience the overall mission capability of the United States Air Force. In 2018, Brian was appointed an Air Force Reserve Command Civic Leader under Lt. Gen. John P. Healy and in 2023 was awarded the Air Force Public Affairs Association President's Award for phenomenal community support of military, veterans, and their families. For his commitment to the military community, he has been awarded the CENTCOM "Iron Mike" award from U.S. Army Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla and has participated in panels during Special Operation Forces Week, led by U.S. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton. Brian received honors for his unwavering support of the military community, one of few civic leaders to receive such praise. He is actively involved with Tampa's Special Operations Forces Transition Assistance Resource (STAR), meeting monthly with Special Operators to develop a plan for their career after the service.