Ward Cullum

Ward Cullum is an experienced professional with a diverse background in quality assurance, financial management, and organizational leadership. Currently serving as the Director of QA Systems and Compliance at CoreCivic since May 2011, Cullum supports over 60 facilities by managing compliance through the Steton Quality Assurance system. Prior to this role, Cullum was a Board Member and President of the CFA Society of Nashville, leading a non-profit association of investment professionals. Previous experience includes a decade at Deutsche Bank in various roles, including Business Manager and Financial Analyst, and early work as an Administrative Officer at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where Cullum developed a research grant administration function. Ward Cullum holds an MBA in Operations Management from Vanderbilt University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University.