Ward Phillips

Ward Phillips has over 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development within the retirement community sector. Currently serving as the Vice President of Market Strategy and Business Development at WesleyLife since June 2017, Ward has a proven track record of meeting budget and occupancy goals, managing move-in processes, and enhancing sales and marketing activities to create thriving environments for residents. Prior roles include Regional Sales Director and Sales Director at Watermark Retirement Communities, as well as Director of Marketing and Sales at Claremont's Ramsey Village. Ward began a career in publishing as the Editor in Chief of Ethos Magazine from 2005 to 2008. Education includes an MBA in Marketing from Drake University and a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a focus on Business, Marketing, and Public Relations from Iowa State University.