Ward started an export company, a merger practice, a private lending company, an ice company, a construction company, and has purchased two existing companies. He was Director of Operations for a Fortune 500 company and was an integral part of their Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team. Ward was active on their team for strategic acquisition searches, and as a member of their executive team participated in strategic planning sessions.
Ward has two degrees – one in Mechanical Engineering the other in International Business. Ward holds a Broker real estate license in MS. He is Past-President for his Toastmasters club and Rotary Club. He is also past Vice Chair for his City Planning Commission, past Vice Chair of the President’s Council for Sunbelt, and past vice president for CASA. Ward has served on the Board of Directors for Rotary, TOCC, CASA, and YMCA. Ward is an avid tennis player and salt water fisherman.