Ward, Deborah

Deborah (Deb) Ward leads Televergence’s nationwide operations and oversees the ongoing expansion efforts into emerging markets. As an executive and thought leader promoting diversity initiatives, she is responsible for the company’s 33+ year legacy of unparalleled customer service, integrity, and transparency in the telecommunications world. The success of Televergence and its team is supported by an average customer retention rate that exceeds 15 years.

Early in Deb’s career she saw an opportunity she just couldn’t pass up when the AT&T monopoly was disbanded. She was one of the very first women to open a telecommunications company. Faced with extreme trials and with pure grit, Deb’s determination pushed through head on earning her the right to be a fierce competitor in a heavily male dominated industry.

A career long mission of Deb’s and one of the company’s core values is an allegiance to women in business and technology. She continues to apply her personal philosophy of “Paying It Forward” by dedicating substantial resources to various telecom-related and women focused
organizations. She was the first Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of INCOMPAS for 5+ years (the industry’s largest lobbying association, formerly known as Comptel) President of the Nashville National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO); Board Member of Women’s Business Enterprise Council South (WBE South), WBENC South Forum Domestic Team Member and serves on the National Small Business Leadership Council.

What does an inspirational trailblazer like Deb do during her free time? Deb can be found at Twin Oaks Guest Ranch, the second business she owns with her husband, Cowboy. Twin Oaks Guest Ranch is located just outside of Nashville and is close to the airport. This is a vision that was created to share with everyone and has become the perfect vacation spot for hundreds of returning guests each year. As a result of the pandemic and the demand to bring corporate remote teams together, “All-Inclusive Corporate Retreats” were added.

Deb & Cowboy truly pour their heart and soul into this vision of sharing the ranch life with valued guests. It is definitely a “home away from home” where all your dreams come true!