Mr. Allen Edward (Ward) Howell, III

Ward Howell has been a resident of DeKalb County since 1999 and currently serves as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Alacriti, a payments technology company provides payment platforms for US banks and credit unions. He has more than 25 years of experience in financial services, technology, payments, and strategic partnerships.

Ward and his wife own a small business based in Chamblee. He has also been active in the local community, previously serving as an executive board member of Keep Chamblee Beautiful.

Ward holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Spanish from the University of Georgia. He and his wife have called DeKalb County home for more than 25 years and remain actively engaged in the Chamblee community.