Meet Jennifer Ford, RAR’s Vice President, Finance and Operations

08.12.2024 Team

Where are you from originally?  Where are you currently located?  

I am from Metro Detroit, Michigan and I currently live in San Jose, California.  

Let us know a fun fact about you?   

Go Blue! – University of Michigan Alum!  

What do you do for fun? What are some of your hobbies?  

Camping, hiking, reading, biking, baking!  

Best part about working for RAR? 

The Team AND the Books! 

What is something you are most proud of?  

RAR’s growing footprint. 

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