Michelle Ward

Michelle Ward has over 30 years of work experience, with a strong background in human resources. Michelle is currently working as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Troy Bank & Trust. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Human Resources & Admin Services at Dixie Electric Cooperative from 2017 to 2023. Before that, they held the position of Human Resources Manager at Lockheed Martin from 2004 to 2017. Michelle also worked as a Human Resources Manager at Sikorsky Support Services, Inc. from 2000 to 2004, and at M.C. Dixon Lumber Co. Inc. from 1998 to 2000. Earlier in their career, they worked as a High School Science Teacher at Pike Liberal Arts School from 1995 to 1998, and as an Environmental Scientist at the Alabama Department of Environmental Management from 1990 to 1995.

Michelle Ward earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry/Biology from Troy University, where they studied from 1986 to 1989. Michelle then pursued a Master's degree in Management from Faulkner University, completing their studies from 2001 to 2002. In addition to their degrees, Michelle Ward obtained the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from SHRM in July 2019.