WARD FAMILY FOUNDATION - Key Persons

John L. Ward - Chairman, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board
  • Founder
John has over 30 years of experience in the business world as a management consultant and private investor. He currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. John is married and has four children.

Libby Ward McKeen

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
Libby served as a Peace Corps volunteer for two years in Africa and in the public service sector for 15 years. She currently lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Libby is married and has two children.

Ryan F. Lowe

Job Titles:
  • Owner
  • Trustee
Ryan is the owner of an accounting and tax consulting firm. He is also an entrepreneur and a private investor in other small businesses. Ryan lives in Lansing, Michigan.

William M. Schult

Job Titles:
  • Trustee
Bill's career in Finance & Accounting spanned thirty-eight years, including 20+ years as CFO of private equity-owned portfolio companies. In late 2021, Bill began teaching at an inner-city Catholic elementary school in Cincinnati. Bill received his Master's Degree in Theology at Holy Apostles Seminary and College. He is married and has three adult children.