Maurice Ford

About Maurice Ford

I’m a full-cycle recruiter and talent sourcer with 10+ years of professional experience building teams across tech, aerospace, skilled trades, and operations. My background spans corporate recruiting, RPO engagements for top global brands, and military leadership.I specialize in- Technical hiring (software, hardware, systems, mechanical, aerospace, and R&D roles)- Skilled trades & field operations (fire protection techs, designers, sales and support roles)- High-volume requisition management- Passive sourcing strategies that consistently surface niche, hard-to-find talent

Experience

1. Regional Recruiter

   Summit Companies

   Mar 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Oversee recruiting across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, supporting multiple branches with full-cycle hiring needs. Manage a 70+ req workload spanning sales, technicians, designers, administrative staff, and technical roles-Partners directly with branch managers on workforce planning, intake meetings, and hiring strategy-Recruit for a broad range of technical and skilled-trade positions requiring niche certifications or industry-specific experience.

Education

• Central Washington University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Information Technology and Administrative Management

  2015 — 2016

• University of Houston-Clear Lake

  Master of Arts - MA, Human Resource Management

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Onboarding
• Organizational Leadership
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Microsoft Office
• Human Resources
• Problem Solving
• Training
• Operational Planning
• Leadership