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A Ward Design Lands National Cover

Posted by Bob Gernert on April 4, 2008 at 8:35 am

Kevin Ward’s investments in production machinery and design software have allowed him to position his Winter Haven custom cabinetry company, A Ward Design for success in the high-end residential market. It has also landed him on the cover of Woodshop News, a national publication for professional woodworkers. The company’s growth and success are detailed in a feature article.

Kevin Ward (pictured at left on the magazine’s cover) hails from a family with a long history of construction. His father Ray was a builder here in Winter Haven until his retirement. He and his brother Roger then formed Ward Bros. Construction. His brother later moved to North Carolina and Kevin eventually founded A Ward Design.

About 60 percent of A Ward Design work is done in western North Carolina mainly in the town of Cashiers. Brother Roger is a general contractor there. 

With Kevin’s long history in the Winter Haven area his business has had solid growth and the company completes about 20 large jobs a year in Florida from Polk County South to Palm Beach. A Ward Design grossed close to $1 million in 2007 building bathroom vanities, kitchens and woodwork for new homes.

Several examples of the company’s work appear below. Congratulations on bringing national exposure to Winter Haven.

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