WILMINGTON, DE – Today, Mayor John Carney announced that Matthew Ford will join the City of Wilmington as the Director of Communications. An experienced communication and marketing professional with deep roots in Wilmington, Matt brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role. He will be responsible for sharing important updates and information with Wilmington’s residents, visitors, and business owners.

“Matt brings a tremendous amount of knowledge, and we are excited to welcome him to our team,” said Mayor John Carney. “Wilmington has a lot of momentum right now – and even more on the horizon. We’ve made a commitment to keeping our residents informed, and Matt will be instrumental in helping us take that commitment to the next level.”

Matt joins the City of Wilmington after serving as Corporate Communications Manager at Navient. He also worked for DuPont as a Communications Consultant, and AAA, where he helped to sharpen the organization’s messaging and strengthen its marketing strategies. His work has earned him industry accolades, including a regional Emmy for Evening Newscast and Morning Newscast, an Associated Press Award for Outstanding Newscast, and eight Delaware Press Association awards.

In addition to his corporate experience, Matt is a familiar face in the community. He’s served as an anchor for DETV News Channel 28, and he also teaches communication fundamentals as an adjunct instructor at Delaware Technical Community College.

“As someone who has spent my entire life in the City of Wilmington, I’m excited to step into this role and help share the story of our city’s progress, people, and promise," said Ford. "Mayor Carney’s decades of leadership and commitment to public service have helped shape Delaware for the better, and I’m proud to support his administration’s efforts to build a more vibrant, inclusive, and connected Wilmington.”

A lifelong Wilmington resident, Matt is a proud graduate of St. Elizabeth’s and was recognized as a Delaware 40 under 40 recipient. He earned his marketing degree from the University of Delaware.

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