Alton C. Ward

Tampa, FL

Al Ward leads Hill Ward Henderson's Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Group, which is one of the largest Employee Benefits practices in the Southeast. In addition, he serves as Co-Chairman of the firm's Corporate & Tax Group. Al is recognized throughout the professional community for his depth of experience and knowledge in the employee benefits area. Prior to entering the practice of law, Al was an actuarial and employee benefits consultant for over eight years. Since 1991, Al has served as Chairman of the Tampa Bay Pension Council. He was a founding Board Member and Past-President of the Florida West Coast Employee Benefits Council. He serves as employee benefits counsel for The Florida Bar, a member of the Southern Employee Benefits Conference, a member of Gulf Coast Area TE/GE Council and a member of the Employee Benefits Committee of the Tax Section of the American Bar Association. Al has long been active in Tampa's civic, charitable and social organizations. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Hillsborough Education Foundation. Al enjoys fly fishing, wingshooting and golf.