Chairman J. Ford Canale was sworn in to serve the citizens of Memphis on May 22, 2018. As the representative of Super District 9, Position 2, Councilman Canale has the privilege of serving more than 300,000 Memphians. A graduate of Christian Brothers High School, the Councilman brings his
experience from a small family business and his steadfast commitment to his hometown to this position.

His experience in service and leadership are an asset to this Council and to our city. Councilman Canale earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama. He is a funeral director at Canale Funeral Directors. He is also a Licensed Insurance Producer and a member of the Boards of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and Convergence Memphis, Inc.

Chairman Canale serves as Chair of the Executive Session and Vice-Chair of the Personnel, Government Affairs and Annexations Committee. He also serves as the City Council Liaison for the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.

Chairman J. Ford Canale and his wife Sophie have two children – Joseph Ford Canale, Jr. and Rollins Canale. The Canale family attends St. Michael Catholic Church.