Jon Ward -- Immediate Past President

As president of Bedrock Strategic Marketing, Jonathan Ward runs the daily operations for the successful advertising firm he founded four years ago. Additionally, Ward’s business and marketing consulting services are employed by two emerging companies: Deklar Communications and SKIDATA Inc. As an independent consultant, Ward helps these organizations secure funding, develop effective go-to-market and channel development plans, and substantiate all information for potential investors and upper management. Ward is the immediate past president of the Business Marketing Association, an organization he has supported throughout his 15 year career in strategic marketing and advertising.

Since his first position as a marketing manager and analyst in 1990, Ward has committed himself to understanding not only how to bring products and services to market, but also mastering the sound managerial, financial, sales, and operational skills required to build and run successful businesses.  This experience has enabled Ward to establish himself as the principal of a profitable marketing firm as well as an in-demand business/marketing consultant.  Ward is a seasoned entrepreneur who has launched several recognized businesses and products. He is an aggressive learner who thrives on taking on seemingly insurmountable challenges … and achieving success.

Read a recent article published by Jonathan: "5 Steps to ehancing attendee experience"

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