DALLAS—Laurence Elbaum, principal and co-founder of Bradford Allen Realty Services/TCN Worldwide and chairman at TCN Worldwide, recently announced that H. Ross Ford III has accepted a long-term extension of his contract as president and CEO of TCN Worldwide. Ford has been responsible for the strategic direction of the organization and the implementation of all expansion and networking initiatives since 1998.

“We are very pleased to announce that Ross Ford will continue to serve as the president and CEO of TCN Worldwide,” says Elbaum. “Mr. Ford is a true leader in our industry and our membership benefits greatly from the continuity of his leadership. We at TCN Worldwide look forward to his continued contribution in accomplishing our strategic goals.”

Elbaum's term as chairman comes to an end this month and he has overseen several successful initiatives for the organization. Among them, the development of a Reserve Fund, the transition of the TCN Boot Camp to the TCN Institute as a more broadly based educational program, and international expansion that now includes Hong Kong, Australia, India and most recently Italy.