Joe T Ford has bought WEST on 24 days since Aug 2022

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.( Born on June 24, 1937, in Conway, Arkansas, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas in 1959.(

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.( After Alltel, he co-founded Westrock Coffee with his son Scott Ford, who serves as CEO.( 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.( He is also vice chairman of Augusta National Golf Club.(

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