Commissioners

Lewes, Delaware

term expires July 1, 2022

James L. Ford III

Commissioner

Occupation

  • Self-employed contractor specializing in historic renovations and custom carpentry
  • Co-owner of Kid's Ketch, Inc.

Education

  • University of Delaware, BA in Biological Sciences
  • Newark High School 

Public Service

  • Lewes Planning Commission, past member
  • Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals, past member 
  • Lewes City Councilman (1992-2003) 
  • Mayor of Lewes (2004-2014) 
  • Sea Grant Advisory Council, past member 
  • Delaware League of Local Governments, past president

Community

  • Greater Lewes Foundation, Board Member
  • Library Capital Campaign, Co-chair
  • Lewes Chamber of Commerce, Member
  • Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation, member
  • Fort Miles Historic District, member
  • Friends of the Lewes Library, member
  • Lewes Fire Department, Honorary Member
  • Lewes Historical Society, past Board Member