Kevin Ford is the Director of The Leadership and Music Conservatory at Tarpon Springs High School and has been a nationally recognized accomplished show designer for the past 20 years. He is presently in his thirteenth year of teaching in the public school system, all of which have been spent as the Director of Bands at Tarpon Springs High School. His responsibilities there include directing the Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble, Winter Guard, Solo and Ensemble Coach, and developing the curriculum for the Conservatory Student Leadership Courses. In addition, he is the innovator/founder of the Tarpon Springs High School Leadership and Music Conservatory.

Mr. Ford received his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Florida, and is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the Florida Bandmasters Association, the Pinellas County Music Educators Association, and the Phi Kappa Psi Honor Society. In 2004 Mr. Ford was selected as member of the Who's Who Among Teachers and in 2005 was selected for the prestigious Who's Who Among Americans award. In addition to his duties at Tarpon Springs High School, Mr. Ford enjoys an active schedule as a leadership speaker, guest clinician, and adjudicator throughout the country and is nationally renowned for his creative abilities as a show designer, drill writer, and consultant for the musical and visual arts. He is currently the show designer for numerous high schools and Drum Corps throughout the United States of America and is the Co-founder/owner of The Inspire…. Music and Entertainment Production Company. He currently serves as a member of the Bands of America Educational Advisory Board.

Consistently recognized for his creativity, work ethic, and his continued commitment to excellence in music education, Mr. Ford was awarded the Tarpon Springs Community "Teacher of the Year" in 1996 and 1997 for his achievements in education and serves to the community, and was the Tarpon Springs High School "Teacher of the Year" in 1997 and a finalist for The Pinellas County "Educator of the Year" in 1998. In 2001 Mr. Ford was awarded the prestigious Citation for Excellence award given by National Band Association for his outstanding work and accomplishments in music education. In 2004, Mr. Ford was inducted as an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs for his service, dedication, and contribution to the Tarpon Springs Community. He was also selected as an honorary Director for the Bands of America Tournament of Roses Honor Band. In 2005, Mr. Ford was selected as the Visual Designer for The Drum Corps International Walt Disney World Honor Corps. Mr. Ford was the 2005 recipient of The University of South Florida School of Music and Clarion Society Outstanding Teacher Award for his Outstanding Achievements to the Music Education Profession. Most notable, Mr. Ford was hired as the Artistic Designer for The Opening Ceremonies to The 2002 FIFA World Cup Soccer Games in Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea. Currently, Mr. Ford resides in the Tampa Bay area and is married to his wife Jeannine and is proud father to his 7 year old daughter Madison Riele and his 1 year old daughter Brooklyn Avery.