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John Ward

Vice President of Sales

Personal and Professional Overview


John Ward is currently the Vice President of Sales at Lavu Inc., a role he began in May 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing/Marketing Management from the University of Maryland.

Professional Experience


  • 2022-Present: Vice President of Sales, Lavu Inc.

  • Leading the world's leading restaurant management system.

  • Responsible for sales strategy and execution to drive revenue growth.

  • 2020-2022: Vice President National Sales, Mspark

  • Led sales initiatives on a national level.

  • 2015-2020: Vice President Sales, Thryv

  • Managed a multi-channel sales force and achieved over 300% performance.

  • 2013-2015: Vice President Sales & Advertising, Gannett

  • Oversaw multi-million-dollar sales and advertising operations.

  • 2012-2013: Vice President Sales, Deluxe Corporation/Chief Revenue Officer, OrangeSoda

  • Delivered internet marketing solutions to businesses.

  • 1996-2012: Regional Area Manager Sales Management Operations, Manpower Inc.

  • Restructured operations and increased revenues from $8 million to $60 million.

  • 1991-1996: Various Sales Leadership Roles, Verizon


Notable Achievements and Contributions


  • Increased Revenues: While at Manpower Inc., successfully increased revenues significantly from $8 million to $60 million within four years.

  • Sales Performance: Achieved over 300% performance in sales at Thryv.

  • Strategic Advisory: In addition to his role at Lavu, John serves as a Strategic Advisor and Board Member at Detailed Security Solutions LLC.


Company Overview: Lavu Inc.


  • Industry: Restaurant Management Systems

  • Location: Albuquerque, NM

  • Reputation: Ranked #1 by Capterra for reliable point-of-sale systems.

  • Mission: Partnering with independent restaurants to significantly enhance their profitability.


Contact Information


  • Primary Email: [Contact via Lavu]



Associates & Organizational Role


  • Ernesto García Esquivel: Account Executive

  • Lisa Doran: Account Executive

  • Scott Underhill: Sales Development Representative

  • Tony W.: Senior Account Executive

  • Andy White: Channel Sales Manager

  • Carl Lorenzetti: Sales Development Representative

  • Lily Plamann: Marketing Coordinator

  • Phaybia Everson: Customer Success Account Manager


Related Industry Contacts


  • Sebastian Slej: Vice President Of Sales, Europe at Corti

  • Louis M. Evangelista: Vice President Of Sales And Business Development at Medusind

  • Swapnil Kashyap: Vice President Of Sales - Decisioning, Customer Service, Workflow Automation at Instellars

  • Trent Ukena: Regional Vice President Of Sales at Sentry Data Systems

  • Patrick Gerleman: Vice President Of Sales & Business Development at AlterVerse Inc.


John Ward exemplifies a seasoned sales executive with substantial experience in driving aggressive revenue growth and managing comprehensive sales strategies across various industries. His leadership at Lavu Inc. emphasizes strategic sales proficiency and a robust track record of exceptional sales performance and operational restructuring.