Rick Ford Wins TAP Lifetime Achievement Award

Rick Ford, vice president of operations for ESCO Communications, was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Trade Association Professionals for his exceptional dedication and outstanding contributions to the architectural/engineering/construction industries and their professional associations in central Indiana. The recipient is chosen from his peers through three letters of recommendation.

Rick has been with ESCO Communications since 2004. In addition to overseeing engineering, project management, purchasing, warehousing and service, Rick leads ESCO’s Design-Build project development. He has served in numerous leadership roles with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) including on both their national and regional boards. He has also been active in the Indiana Construction Roundtable, the Indiana Subcontractors Association, Metro Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety and National Systems Contractors Association.

About ESCO Communications

ESCO Communications, Inc. provides integrated communication services and systems to educational, health care and commercial facilities, entertainment and sports venues, government entities, and houses of worship. Projects range from small, one-system jobs to large and complex projects like Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indianapolis Airport Midfield Terminal. Launched in 1963, the Indiana-based company has locations in Indianapolis, Richmond/Dayton, Fort Wayne and Mishawaka. For more information visit