VP Racing Names Steve Ward Director of Marketing

VP Racing Names Steve Ward Director of Marketing

Most recently, Ward served as director of marketing at financial services giant H&R Block.

VP Racing Fuels Inc., a global provider of performance fuels, lubricants, additives and branded retail, has announced that Steve Ward has joined VP as director of marketing. 

“The VP team prides itself in having star players leading every area,” said Alan Cerwick, VP’s president and CEO. “With over 30 years of marketing experience across a broad range of product categories, Steve brings an ideal background for our product and channel expansions. With his years in strategic marketing, digital marketing, and advertising, his disciplinary expertise will contribute significantly to our consumer product initiatives and revolutionary efforts in renewable race fuels.”

Most recently, as director of marketing at financial services giant H&R Block, Ward led the vision and strategy for H&R Block web properties. Before this accomplishment, he led creative development and strategy for a diverse portfolio of clients at leading marketing and advertising agencies.

Ward earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Communications with a minor in Marketing from Missouri State University. 

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