Partnership Exemplifies Transwesterns Commitment to Social Responsibility
September 04, 2024
ATLANTA - Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) announces that through East Region President Bruce Ford’s leadership on Make-A-Wish® Georgia’s board of directors, the nonprofit has granted 2,678 wishes over the past seven years. Ford has served on the Georgia chapter’s board since 2017 and has been board chair since 2020.
“It has been both a privilege and honor to steer the Make-A-Wish Georgia board over the past four years and create unforgettable experiences for children and families in our communities,” said Ford. “Supporting our neighbors is a core tenant of Transwestern’s caring culture and my personal passion. I’m proud of our local, regional and national teams for their commitment to championing the Make-A-Wish mission of transforming lives and uplifting communities.”
During his board tenure, Ford’s fundraising efforts have exceeded campaign goals. He was one of the first volunteers to rappel down the side of a 22-story building as part of the Over the Edge event and led a 60% increase in money raised for the annual Waiting for Wishes fundraiser during the pandemic. Ford and Transwestern were instrumental in making Walk for Wishes the highest-earning peer-to-peer fundraising event for the Georgia chapter. Since 2018, Transwestern has raised more than $550,000 for Make-A-Wish through internal and external fundraising activities.
“Bruce has been an amazing leader for our organization. Taking the helm at the start of the pandemic, Bruce provided the guidance and the autonomy necessary for staff to navigate this disruptive time, ultimately emerging as an even better organization,” said Tim Early, Make-A-Wish Georgia CEO. “Under his leadership, we have realized record revenue growth, ultimately leading to more wishes granted every year. We will close out Bruce’s final year granting a new record of at least 500 wishes for Georgia kids. On behalf of the Georgia Chapter, our board of directors, and all the wish families throughout our state, we are thankful to Bruce for his life-changing impact on so many.”
In addition to his work for Make-A-Wish, Ford is past Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Holy Innocents Episcopal Church and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Buckhead Coalition. As Transwestern’s East Region President, he oversees operational excellence, client service delivery, and business development initiatives for the commercial services business in 11 offices across Massachusetts, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and the District of Columbia. He also serves on Transwestern's Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
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About Make-A-Wish Georgia
Make-A-Wish Georgia creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and volunteers, Make-A-Wish Georgia delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish Georgia aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. With 58 chapters nationwide, Make-A-Wish is the most trusted nonprofit operating locally across 50 states. For more information about Make-A-Wish Georgia, visit wish.org/georgia.
About Transwestern Real Estate Services
Part of the Transwestern companies, Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) strives to add value for investors, owners, and occupiers across all commercial property types. Fueled by a holistic perspective of the real estate life cycle, agility and creativity are hallmarks of our approach, while vast national resources and sound market intelligence underpin customized recommendations and property solutions.
Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.
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