Mr. Ward served as a federal prosecutor in the United States Attorney's Office, Knoxville,Tennessee. and retired after twenty-five years of federal service. During Mr. Ward's tenure he was involved in all phases of criminal investigations and prosecutions including national security cases, white collar crimes and orgnaized crimes. Mr. Ward particpated in the Joint Terrorism Task Force in the Eastern District of Tennessee. Mr. Ward holds a J.D. from George Mason University, Arlington, Virginia and a Masters Degree in International Affairs from American University, Washington, D.C.. .