Mission: The FORD/Robert Black Agency is here to serve our community and clients worldwide in the best way possible by providing them the most talented actors and professional models available. We will do this with honesty, care, and concern for their needs and have pride in knowing we have done the best job possible. How we do this is by listening to and communicating with all those who we come into contact with. We offer a heartfelt thanks to those who make it possible for us to do the job that we enjoy doing!

Robert Black began his career in the modeling and talent industry at the age of 17. After graduating from Scottsdale High School, he attended Arizona State University studying business management and modeled part-time. In 1980, Robert joined Southwest Model Management and became an owner of the business in 1983. The agency began doing business as the Robert Black Agency in 1987. In 1994, FORD Models, the most recognized name in the industry and known throughout the world for its "Supermodels" joined with Robert Black Agency to become the FORD/Robert Black Agency. This partnership currently represents some of the industry’s best, new talent but also produces some of today’s most exciting new faces. The agency’s models are represented in every major market both nationally and internationally. FORD/Robert Black Agency is located in Scottsdale, Arizona within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Phoenix is and continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Scores of ad campaigns, catalogs, magazines, television and movie crews are drawn to the Phoenix area due to its sunny weather, beautiful locations, and "user friendly" attitude. More affordable than most major metropolitan cities, Phoenix offers world-class restaurants; five-star resorts; over one hundred golf courses; professional sports teams in all four major sports; and great shopping.

Beyond the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the State of Arizona offers incredible "backdrops" including desert terrain, beautiful lakes, snow-capped mountains, and three distinct climates. Over the years the healthy quality of life has been appealing not only to the many models and actors who choose to live in Arizona but also to the art directors, photographers, and crews who choose to work in this exciting market.

FORD/Robert Black Agency, a full-service modeling and talent agency, provides an experienced and professional staff to serve you in all of its divisions. Its divisions are as follows: Runway; Fashion; Commercial Print; Convention Services; Television, Film, Commercials, and Voice-over.

We invite you to see for yourself what Arizona and the FORD/Robert Black Agency have to offer.