In his community, Ford has helped organize events and raise funds for numerous educational and philanthropic campaigns including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mental Health Association of Arizona, Major League Soccer's Dribble, Juggle and Kick campaign, and many more.
Kiewiet, executive director of Michigan Promotional Professionals Association (MiPPA), has a long history as a speaker, coach, consultant and volunteer in the promotional products industry, and he founded the Kalamazoo-based distributor Promotion Concepts. Kiewiet has served in a volunteer capacity with MiPPA and PPAChicago, as well as on countless boards, committees and advisory groups, and as chairman of the board of PPAI from 2007 to 2008. As PPAI chairman, Kiewiet increased the international scope of the association and raised awareness of socially responsible sourcing and quality initiatives. In 2010 he was inducted into the MiPPA Hall of Fame.