J.B. Ward
*Instructor, Hospitality and Tourism Management
James ("J.B.") Ward has over twenty years of teaching experience and twenty five years of industry experience.
Ward is the co-creator of the first-ever Hospitality Tourism Management Summer Symposium
for Florida High School Teachers. He is Chair of the Education Committee for the Broward
Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, and previous Chair of the
Palm Beach Gardens Community High School Business Advisory Board. In total, Ward has
taught over forty different courses.
- Ph.D., Hospitality Administration - Texas Tech University
- M.S., Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management - Texas Tech University
- B.S., Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management - Texas Tech University
Areas of Expertise: Food and Beverage, Country Clubs, Hotels, Meetings and Events
*Previously a visiting instructor at FAU Business