Health Care District of Palm Beach County Board Chair Philip H. Ward, III and Nancy C. Banner, Esq., Board Secretary, were each reappointed by Florida Governor Rick Scott for second terms.

Ward is president and managing partner of Ward Damon, a multi-disciplined law firm which he co-founded in 1987. From 1980 to 1984, he served as legislative counsel and assistant to United States Senator Warren B. Rudman of New Hampshire. He is a member and former chairman of the Palm Beach Business Development Board and the InternetCoast Tri-County Economic Development Council, former director of The Forum Club of Palm Beach County, as well as the Economic Council of Palm Beach County.
 
Banner, who also serves on the Health Care District’s Audit and Compliance Committee, has been a real estate attorney with Nancy C. Banner, PA since 2004. In 2003, she served as General Counsel to the Clerk of Palm Beach County. Previously, she was Senior Counsel with Holland and Knight LLP from 1999 to 2002. Ms. Banner also serves as Vice President on the Executive Board of the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association.