First and foremost Doug is a husband, father, son, brother and friend. He is also a public servant, entrepreneur, and community leader. His keen business instincts, dedication to excellence and desire to serve his community are all part of the experience and character Doug Ford brings to City Hall.
Doug resides in Etobicoke with his wife Karla and four daughters – Krista, Kayla, Kara and Kyla. Doug is the son of the late MPP Doug Ford Sr. and brother of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. Doug and the Ford family have been lifelong residents of Etobicoke, where they have been highly involved members of their community. In 2010 Doug was elected Councillor for Ward 2 in Toronto.
Doug Ford is the President of Deco Labels & Tags and employs 250 people in Toronto, Chicago and New Jersey. Under the leadership of the Ford brothers. In 1999 Doug expanded Deco internationally, opening the company’s first U.S. division in Chicago, which has continued to grow over the past 15 years. In 2008 Doug purchased a failing company in New Jersey and successfully turned it into one of Deco’s most vibrant locations.
For over twenty years Doug was a member of the Toronto West Rotary Club, serving as Treasurer, Vice President and eventually as President. He was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award, the highest award bestowed to a Rotarian for outstanding service to the community (ed: No it isn't). The Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” is one that the Ford family has always lived by.
Doug is committed to helping his community where he can and however he can. As a Councillor, Doug has donated his salary to a number of worthy charitable causes. He supports dozens of community initiatives in the greater Toronto area. Some especially close to his heart are the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, where he’s a volunteer and the Good Shepherd Ministries. As well as Day Care Visiting for Seniors, where Doug’s a board member. He is also the founder and past President of the Toronto Fall Fair (Rotary Centennial Park).
A huge sports fan, Doug follows baseball, college football and basketball,and coaches local sports in the community. He coached Martin Grove Baseball and Etobicoke Soccer for five years and has sponsored those teams as well as other teams for over 20 years.
