Ward is a 2008 graduate of the University of Mississippi and brings a career in finance and banking to the mix. After more than 10 years in personal and commercial lending, he realized the specialized financial needs of clients in the hospitality industry. Ward launched Coastal Hospitality in 2020 and provides accounting support and tools uniquely tailored to restaurant and small business.  Today Coastal Hospitality is the accounting partner for single store and multi-unit restaurant operators around the country.  His team has helped dozens of clients successfully navigate COVID-relief assistance through the Payroll Protection Program, CARES Act, SBA loans and more.  

Ward and wife Worth are proud parents to Edward and Margaret.  From woods to water, Ward enjoys all aspects of South Alabama’s great outdoors.