Greater Shelby Chamber Luncheon ~ Legislative Update featuring Senator Cam Ward

Join the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce as we listen to an update on the latest legislative session by keynote speaker, Alabama Senator Cam Ward at the July Membership Luncheon.

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- 1999-2003
• CASA of Shelby County Board of Directors- 2002-2006
• Greater Shelby Education Foundation Board of Directors- 1999-2007
• 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- 1996-2007

Legislative Service

• Alabama Law Institute President- 2007-present
• Council of State Governments- Suggested State Legislation Committee
• National Conference of State Legislators- Environment & Energy
• Uniform Commissioner on State Laws- 2005-present
• Task Force for Open Records Reform 2007
• Alabama Infrastructure Commission 2006
• 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 - Vice President
• Joint Legislative Committee on Public Accounts
• Join Legislative Building Authority Committee - Vice Chairman
• Legislative Council

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

Thank you to our luncheon sponsor Shelby Baptist Medical Center.

The luncheon will be held on July 25th from 11 am until 1 pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham.  RSVP required by noon, Monday, June 25th.
Investment: Members $17, future-members $25.

Networking begins at 11 am and seated programs begins at noon.  Program concludes at 1 pm.