James R. Ward
Principal

Mr. Ward is as an accomplished entrepreneur and businessman with 30 years of experience in management consulting, mergers and acquisitions and information technology.

Prior to founding his own businesses in 1991, Mr. Ward held a management position in the management consulting division of Ernst & Young and in the information technology division of Hallmark Cards, Inc., where he designed and implemented state-of-the-art information technology solutions.

In 2002, Mr. Ward joined a nationwide mergers & acquisitions firm as a Managing Director.  He represented sellers of privately-owned middle-market companies and corporate, private equity or entrepreneurial buyers throughout the United States.  

Mr. Ward has extensive experience working with the top management of major domestic and international corporations.  His value-added services have included strategic and tactical planning, business case development, facilitation, project management and business process analysis and implementation.  This experience has given Mr. Ward a practical, insider's understanding of many industries including telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, technology services, distribution, banking, mutual funds, government and education.

Mr. Ward is a member of the Heartland Facilitation Network and The International Association of Facilitators and he is the past President and a founder of the Kansas City Quality Assurance Association.  Mr. Ward has also devoted significant time and resources to providing civic services to his community including serving on the city council and as the mayor of his community.

Mr. Ward earned his Executive Fellows Masters in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri.  Mr. Ward is a Licensed Real Estate Broker-Officer and a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser.