Thomas Ward Email & Phone Number

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States

As the CEO of Betcraft Solutions Group, I lead the development of innovative IT solutions tailored for the casino and gaming industry. My focus is on driving strategic growth, overseeing the development of cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring operational excellence. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, I work to shape the future of gaming while delivering top-tier services, training, and consulting for our clients.

As President of TRW Holdings, LLC (www.trwholdingsllc.com) who aims to provide a sustainable and better future supporting critical needs in the five principal business areas: Technology, Research and Development, Property, Retail, and Services.Currently I am leading the project to redevelop the research and development strategy by the development of key group visions, initiatives, processes and policies in collaboration with all business units and external partners of TRW Holdings, LLC.As such I’m managing the company’s Digitization efforts, the technological roadmap, infrastructure, and partnership to build outstanding TRW Holdings, LLC business models that will enhance our monetization.I do that by integrate holistic strategic directions and approaches by assessing, identifying areas of opportunities and providing inputs on how to best maximize the capability and resources across all Group companies.Beside that I’m also responsible of creating a unified application/platform strategy in order to capitalize share of consumer spending, acquisition of data, behaviors, plan the budget requirements and take care of the Development Team's P&L, by set-up, and manage the team, KPIs and structure to support the business direction.TRW Holdings LLC is a privately - owned conglomerate with interest in unique business units.

Co-Founded TD Ward LLC. I currently manage short term rental properties.• Manage multiple short term rental properties• Tripled the short-term rental revenue in last 12 months• Manage and negotiated utilities and services for properties under management• Create detailed listings of properties on Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist• Created schedules for all staff members (Hosts, housekeepers, realtor, property manager, handymen)

The Fort Sill Apache Tribe is one of the most proudest, kindest, honest, profound, humble tribes I have had the pleasure to work for. The Fort Sill Apache Economic Development Authority is the business unit that manages, oversees and plans strategy for all the Tribal businesses.I currently oversee the Information Technology Services of all the business units under the Fort Sill Apache Economic Development Authority, and the Fort Sill Apache Tribe. These companies include the Tribal Government Offices, The Apache Casino Hotel, Warm Springs Casino, Apache Homelands, and Fort Sill Apache Industries (Government Contractor), Apache Markets, and the soon to be Truck Stop in Akela NM.Key Areas of Focus:• Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs• Fostered positive working environment that encouraged innovation, collaboration and accountability and managed end-user needs with functional and security responsibilities• Developed, tracked and controlled information technology operating budgets and cost and benefit analyses for IT spending initiatives• Implemented, created and tested disaster recovery and business continuity plans and maintained appropriate back-up system• Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions• Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations• Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced investment needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking• Devised and wrote corporate technology procedures, modifying security policies for each worker level• Fostered positive working environment that encouraged innovation, collaboration and accountability and managed end-user needs with functional and security responsibilities

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

American Casino & Entertainment Properties is one of the most professional businesses I have had the pleasure of working for. The structure includes some of the best leaders in the casino industry, plus the experience and leadership behind us of Goldman Sacks.Since my acceptance of this position, I have written policies, assisted with changing of our security posture to provide perimeter defense, and overall detection of compromise. Also implemented the ITIL framework to provide a service desk, and allow the business to be better served by proactivity. • Development of Service Desk team using the principles of ITIL• Development of Policies and Procedures, which align with the business processes and goals• Served as the HIPAA Security Officer for the company• Served as a member of the R.A.T.

Lawton, Oklahoma, Us

I was honored to be a part of the team of Directors at Apache Casino Hotel. There is a warm feeling when you are helping a business and community grow. Apache utilized a great team of professionals to develop, and plan the expansion from a Casino to a Casino and Hotel.I helped drive many aspects of the project and optimized the technologies we leveraged to provide the ultimate overall experience to both our guest and employees.• Development of Policies and Procedures for IT Operations• Development of IT SICS (Gaming controls and regulations of the casino)• Development of Operational Polies and Procedures for business units• Enhanced technologies in place to allow for redundancy, security and scalability

Cabazon, Ca, Us

Morongo was an integral part of the decision to stay on the track of Information Technology. Morongo was a business in the revenues of 500 Million to 1 Billion dollars annually. This was a constantly moving operation with little to no margin for error.Actively responded to the growing needs and evolutions of the business operations. The operation during my tenor evolved from a Casino entity to a Casino, Resort and Spa, Gas Station, and Golf Coarse. Was instrumental in the strategic management of the Information Technology Department of a striving and continually growing operation.• Management of projects with a wide range of dollar values and realized project value add to the company• Developed policies and procedures to allow for business continuity and operations

Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce is a well-managed operation that assists other companies to strive and flourish through community and business integrations. Remediated operational and software issues with both the Chamber of Commerce and the business partners who worked with them. Developed systems and operational processes and procedures, maintained all operational systems and supported all Chamber services.• Configured systems and software to optimize the operation• Assisted with daily operations• Assisted with many projects that impacted local businesses and the community as a whole

Down to Earth Technologies was a full service operation that assisted many company’s, from the small end of the scale to large corporations. Providing services and operational assistance to assure business goals and operational integrity.Provided leadership to the teams, and direction to the operation. Gave training to the Information Technology business units of the company’s that were provided services.• Designed, developed and implemented network systems• Trained staff on the development of networks, and operations• Maintained business infrastructure

Bachlor Of Science, Information Technologies

Aa In Information Technologies, Information Technologies

Diploma, General Education