2019 Illumination Gala Hosts

Brian & Stephanie Ford

Brian is a Certified Financial Planner and Managing Director with RBC Wealth Management. He is a regular contributor to the “Virginia Stock Report,” as well as the Monday Morning Business Report on WCVE 88.9 FM. Brian is a past President of the Science Museum of Virginia Foundation and a current board member. He is also on the board of the Estate Planning Council of Richmond and is a 1991 graduate of the University of Virginia. 

Stephanie is a Director of Warren Whitney, a locally-based management consulting firm known for fractional C-suite expertise. She is a 1992 graduate of James Madison University and completed her MBA at the University of Richmond. She serves on the board of the Virginia Council of CEOs and is an alumna of Leadership Metro Richmond. Her prior board service includes Henrico County’s Economic Development Authority, Richmond Montessori School and the Richmond Ballet.

As high school sweethearts, Brian and Stephanie enjoyed dates together seeing IMAX movies at the Science Museum of Virginia and have fond memories of Model Railroad Weekend shows with their kids. Both Richmond natives, they share a love of travel, National Parks, and the James River. They are active leaders in their church, Trinity UMC. Their children, Austin & Sarah, naturally enjoy visiting the Science Museum of Virginia too!

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