ABOUT CAM

 
American Village - November 10, 2002 - Chief Justice Roy Moore administers the oath of office to State Representative Cam Ward,
with Cam's wife Julie and daughter Riley standing by his side.

Cam and Julie Ward with Vice President Dick Cheney

 Representative Cam Ward has been fortunate to have his wife Julie and daughter Riley by his side throughout his legislative service. In addition to having a wonderful family, Cam has always dedicated himself to community service.  He has focused his career on public service and worked with various organizations to promote a strong quality of life for our state.

Cam Ward

Career Highlights:

  • Office of Governor Guy Hunt, Legislative Intern - 1993
  • Alabama Republican Party, Political Staff Assistant - 1994-1996
  • Deputy Attorney General, State Auditors Office - 1996-1998
  • Assistant Alabama Secretary of State- 1988
  • District Director of Congressman Spencer Bachus- 1998-2001
  • Executive Director, Alabaster Industrial Development Board- 2001-present

Education Accomplishments:

  • Bachelor Degrees in International Relations - Troy University 1993
  • Juris Doctorate of Law- Cumberland School of Law, Samford University 1996

Civic Service:

  • Alabama Bar Association- 1996- present
  • Rotary Club, Alabaster/Pelham- 1998- 2002
  • DAY Program of Shelby County Board of Directors- 1999-present
  • CASA of Shelby County Board of Directors- 2002-present
  • Greater Shelby Education Foundation Board of Directors- 1999-present
  • American Village Board of Directors- 2002-present
  • Alabaster YMCA Board of Directors- 2003-present
  • Salvation Army of Shelby County Board of Directors- 1999-2002
  • Leadership Shelby County Board of Directors- 2001-2003
  • Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee- 1999-present
  • Shelby County Republican Party Executive Committee- 1996-present

International Service:

  • American Marshall Memorial Fellow- 2000
  • U.S.-Spain Policy Council Fellow- 2002
  • American Council of Young Political Leaders - Delegation to Hungry & Rumania 2003, delegation Escort to Brazil 2005
  • Alabama Trade Mission to Cuba - 2006

Legislative Service:

  • Judiciary Committee, Education Policy Committee, Shelby County Legislation Delegation- Vice Chairman
  • House Republican Caucus- Vice Chairman
  • Joint Oversight for State Parks Committee- 2003-present
  • Alabama Law Institute Executive Committee- 2007-present
  • Joint Oversight for Judicial Building- 2007-present
  • Council of State Governments- Suggested State Legislation Committee
  • National Conference of State Legislators- Labor & Economic Development Committee
  • Uniform Commissioner on State Laws- 2005-present
  • Task Force for Open Records Reform
  • Alabama Infrastructure Commission
  • Alabama Autism Task Force- Chairman

Cam serves along with wife Julie & daughter Riley as Grand Marshall for Alabaster Christmas Parade 2004

Cam's daughter Riley visits the State Capitol during the 2005 Regular Session
   
   
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