Lane Ford Email & Phone Number

Chattanooga, Tennessee

As a Consultant and Executive Coach, I partner with senior business leaders and their teams to strengthen leadership effectiveness, build healthy organizations and achieve lasting results. With over twenty-five years of business experience including C-suite leadership in start-up, growth and mature stage companies, my real-world knowledge forms the basis of my coaching and consulting. As a CFO and COO, I have guided companies through multiple financing rounds, rapid growth, and successful exits. I’ve been in the trenches and can help clients work through operational, financial and organizational issues that may be constraining their success. If you are a C-suite leader, senior manager or entrepreneur facing challenges around leadership, operational efficiency, financial management or business planning, I can be your tactical business partner and help you develop a path toward success.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Led a $20 million B2B global software-as-a-service start-up with a 4-year compound annual growth exceeding 100% with 5 million users in 32 countries. Provided financial and strategic leadership to all business functions, investors and the Board of Directors. Successfully completed 3 equity financing rounds (Seed, Series A and B) totaling $31 million from west coast venture capital firms and secured an 8 figure line of credit. Planned, forecasted and monitored the long-term economic health of the business and invested capital resources to increase the firm's value. Established sound governance and internal controls to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Served as Executive Director for an urban church with multiple campuses. Provided executive coaching to the senior staff to align toward the church’s mission and vision. Founded the Faith, Work & Calling ministry to help constituents engage their jobs with a renewed sense of calling and purpose. Co-founded the Chattanooga Fellows Program.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Advised CEO in the development and implementation of strategic plans supported by operational and financial objectives for a family-owned distributor of high-tech industrial automation products. Led cross-functional senior leadership team representing sales, engineering, operations, accounting, and human resources. In April 2009, led the successful merger of REI and TCA with a strategic buyer.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Provided investment advisory and corporate finance services to financial institutions. $120 million of assets under management. Formulated business strategies for corporate finance clients. Managed investor relations and developed financial models for start-up’s and equity investments .

Master Of Divinity, Counseling

Bs, Corporate Finance & Investment Management