High School: 2006 graduate of Melrose High School ... Lettered in Cross Country and Indoor & Outdoor Track and Field ... Captained Cross Country and Track teams his senior year ... Member of the MHS Century Club, performing over 100+ hours of community service.

Personal: Born February 17, 1988 ... Son of Jim and Marilyn Ward ... Older brother Nick is a Bryant Cross Country and Track and Field alumni (Class of '04) ... Lists his brother as having the biggest influence on his athletic career.