Lippert Components promoted Rob Ford to Chief Technology Officer for LCI Technologies. In his new role, Ford will primarily focus on driving technological integrations throughout the product development process across all of LCI’s product lines.
“I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to be an integral part in such an important initiative for LCI as we continue to transform ourselves from a traditional manufacturer into a technology-driven solution provider,” Ford said.
“Technology offers us the possibility to transform and enhance all aspects of our products, processes, customer relationships, and consumer experiences. The teams, talent, leadership, and vision throughout LCI, with regards to the importance of technology, provide a solid platform for explosive creativity, innovation, and product development,” Ford concluded.
LCI’s President & CEO Jason Lippert said, “Having known Rob for many years, and seeing his entrepreneurial spirit and knowledge around all things technology firsthand, I’m excited to see him take on this new role within LCI. His extensive knowledge of technology, coupled with his experience in the RV and automotive industries, make him the logical choice for this role. With Rob’s leadership, we are now better positioned to take a more strategic look at how to innovate and transform our 100s of products through the integration of smart technology into these product lines whenever possible. This will be critical to the evolution of all LCI products in the future as well as the value that we create for all our customers, from OEMs, to dealers, to the retail customers.”
Ford has been deeply involved in numerous facets of technology for over 25 years. In 1997, he founded Innovative Design Solutions, Inc. (IDS), a Sterling Heights, Michigan-based designer, developer, and manufacturer of electronic systems encompassing a wide variety of RV applications as well as electronic systems for automotive, medical, and industrial applications. It now operates under the name LCI Technologies.
