Ward is the Risk Control Manager for the Great Lakes, Rocky Mountain and West Coast Regions at United Fire Group (Nasdaq: UFCS), a property and casualty insurer licensed in 46 states. Ward has been in the safety and health profession since 1982, with similar roles at Crum and Forster, Firemen’s Fund and Deep South Insurance. Ward’s team of Risk Control Consultants provides risk management solutions and risk control product to UFG’s internal and external partners.