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Mike Ward, CCE has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. Mike began their career as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the Medical Association of the State of Alabama in 1983, where they promoted the interests of physicians in the Alabama legislature and regulatory bodies. From 1987 to 1991, they worked as the Director of Public Affairs at Jim Walter / Walter Industries, where they directed and coordinated governmental relations activities for various corporate and subsidiary interests. In 1991, they joined the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County as the Senior VP of Government & Public Affairs, where they represented the business interests of the area on the local, state, and national levels of government. Mike'sresponsibilities included developing and implementing programs of work, managing the departmental budget, and staffing various committees.

Mike Ward, CCE has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management from The University of Alabama, which was completed before 1983. Mike also holds a degree in Chamber of Commerce Management from the University of Colorado Boulder's Institute for Organizational Management, which was obtained between 1992 and 1997. Additionally, Mike completed a summer study program at Georgetown University, although the specific field of study is not provided. In July 2017, they obtained certification as a Certified Chamber Executive from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.