About Cam Ward
Senator Cam Ward has been fortunate to have his wife Julie and daughter Riley by his side throughout his career. 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.
Career Highlights
- Alabama State Senate- 2010- present
- Alabama House of Representatives- 2002-2010
- Executive Director, Alabaster Industrial Development Board- 2001-present
- District Director, Office of Congressman Spencer Bachus- 1998-2001
- Assistant Alabama Secretary of State- 1998
- Deputy Attorney General, State Auditor’s Office - 1996-1998
- Alabama Republican Party, Political Staff Assistant - 1994-1996
- Office of Governor Guy Hunt, Legislative Intern - 1993
Education Accomplishments
- Bachelor Degrees in International Relations, Troy University - 1993
- Juris Doctorate, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University - 1996
Civic Service
- Glenwood Autism Center Board of Directors- 2010-present
- Greater Birmingham Easter Seals Board of Directors- 2010-present
- 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 Hungary & Romania 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 2008
- Alabama Autism Council Chairman- 2008-present
- Bi-Partisan Commission on Sentencing Reform- 2010
Standing Committees
- Judiciary- Co-Chairman
- Energy- Co-Chairman
- Health
- Confirmations
- Ways & Means- General Fund
- Business & Labor
- Joint Legislative Reapportionment Committee
- Local Legislation 2
Oversight Committees
- Alabama Law Institute- President
- Joint Oversight Committee for State Parks
- Joint Oversight Committee for Prisons
- Sentencing Commission
- Joint Oversight Committee for State Prisons
- Joint Legislative Committee on Energy
- Joint Legislative Committee on Public Accounts
- Legislative Council
National Committees
- National Conference of State Legislators - Labor & Workforce Committee
- National Commission on Uniform State Laws Commission
- Council of State Government- Suggested Legislation Committee
Legislative Awards
- Easter Seals of the United States- State Elected Official of the Year 2008
- Alabama Chiropractors Association- Legislator of the Year 2009
- Alabama Independent Insurance Agents- Legislator of the 2010
- Autism Society of Alabama- President’s Award 2009
- ARC of Alabama- Elected Official of the Year- 2008
- Business Council of Alabama Advocate for Progress 2011
