As Vice President of Bone Suckin’ Sauce, Patrick Ford helps lead the family-owned company behind a nationally acclaimed line of barbecue sauces, rubs, and marinades. His roots in the food world run deep—he got his start at age five working the 4 am loading dock shift at his family’s produce business, Ford’s Produce Company. 

A Specialty Food Association member for 28 years, Patrick has built his career around relationships and flavor. “What I love most is the people—definitely all the great people,” he says. Whether he’s sharing stories at the Fancy Food Show or introducing new fans to the brand, Patrick brings energy, humor, and heart to everything he does. These days, you’ll find him doing what he does best: selling some seriously good sauce.