Consultant and human service director. Born and raised in Washington, D.C. Resides in Des Moines. Received B.S.E. from Drake University; graduate work at the University of Iowa and Drake University. Founder of Urban Dreams, Board member of Milton S. Eisenhower Foundation, National Society of Fundraising Executives, State of Iowa Juvenile Justice Advisory Council, Des Moines YMCA Midnight Basketball Committee, Des Moines Mid-City Vision Council, and Mid-City Business Association. Wife Elizabeth Robinson-Ford; one son. Serving fourth term in House.

Consultant and human service director of Wayne Ford &Associates. Born and raised in Washington, D.C. Resides in Des Moines. Received B.S.E. from Drake University; graduate work at the University of Iowa and Drake University. Founder of Urban Dreams. Board of Trustees of Milton S. Eisenhower Foundation, Board member of Boardroom Bound, Honorary Board of Trustees of the Frederick Douglas Museum, Washington, D.C., and member of Union Baptist Missionary Church. Wife; Romonda Belcher Ford; one son. Serving third term in House.

Birth: December 21, 1951, Washington, D.C. Parents: Wiley and Sarah Ford. Education: A.A., Recreation, Rochester State Junior College, 1971; BSE, Recreation, Drake University, 1974; Drake University School of Graduate Studies, MPA Program, 1975-77; University of lowa School of Social Work, MSW Program. 1980-84. Children: 1 son, Ryan. Profession and Activities: Director, Urban Dreams; Principal, Wayne Ford and Associates; Director, Milton S. Eisenhower Foundation, Washington D.C.; Director, Mid City Vision Coalition. Member: West Des Moines State Bank Community Advisory Board; State of Iowa Empowerment Board; State of lowa Juvenile Justice Advisory Council, 1989-1996. Producer/host Wayne Ford Talk Show, WHO AM, Des Moines, 1990-1996. Recipient, Drake University "Double D" Award, 1995. Inductee, Rochester (MN) Jr. College Alumni Hall of Fame, 1994. Founder and co-chair, lowa Brown and Black Presidential Forum, 1976-2000. Recipient, lowa Community Betterment Program Governor's Leadership Award, 1985. Director, Model City Community Center, 1980-1987. Iowa Minority Ed. Coordinator. Jimmy Carter Presidential Campaign, 1976. Term: Second.

Birth: December 21, 1951, Washington, D.C. Parents: Wiley and Sarah Ford. Education: A.A., Recreation, Rochester State Junior College, 1971; BSE, Recreation, Drake Univ., 1974; Drake Univ. School of Graduate Studies, MPA Program, 1975-77; Univ. of Iowa School of Social Work, MSW Program, 1980-84. Children: 1. Profession and Activities: Exec. Dir., Urban Dreams, 1985-present; Principal, Wayne Ford and Associates, 1995- present; Dir., Model City Community Center, 1980-1987; Youth Service Worker, 1976-80; Member: Mid City Vision Coalition Bd.; West D.M. State Bank Community Advisory Bd.; State of IA Juvenile Justice Advisory Council, 1989-1996; Producer/Host, Wayne Ford Talk Show, WHO AM, D.M., 1990-1996. Recipient, Drake Univ. "Double D" award, 1995; Inductee, Rochester Junior College Alumni Hall of Fame, 1994; Founder and Co-Chair, IA Brown and Black Presidential Forum, 1976-1992; United States Senate Award for Dedicated Volunteer Service, 1990; Community Betterment Program Governor's Leadership Award, 1985; IA Minority Education Coordinator, Jimmy Carter Presidential Campaign, 1976. Term: First.