Nicole H. Ward has lived in Dublin since May 2002.  She moved here from Clemson, South Carolina where she attended Clemson University.  She graduated from Clemson with a B.S. degree in Financial Management with an emphasis in Real Estate.  Acquiring a job with Hull Storey Retail Group, she relocated to Dublin.  Hull Storey Retail Group is the management company for Dublin Mall and Statesboro Mall where Nicole is currently the Senior Operations Manager. In February 2006, Nicole married Doug Ward of Cedar Grove. 

Her previous involvement in the Saint Patrick’s Festival has included past Vice President of the Order of the Blarney Stone, planning the Little Miss Colleen Pageant and assisting with the Leprechaun Contest, Joint Civic Luncheon, Main Street Munchies, Arts & Crafts Festival, St. Patrick’s Parade, St. Patrick’s Spell Off, Balloon Fest, Emerald City Show & Shine, and St. Patrick’s Memory Walk for Seniors.  Nicole has also served as President of the Order of the Blarney Stone where she assisted in membership sign-ups and lining up volunteers for the festival’s many events. 

Nicole was a graduate of the Dublin/Laurens County Leadership 2004-2005 class; she served on the Alumni committee for the 2006-2007 Dublin/Laurens County Leadership, Ambassador for the Dublin/ Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the board for the Advocates for Alzheimer’s Care.  She is also a Dublin Junior League member.  Doug and Nicole currently live in Rentz and attend Rentz Baptist Church in Rentz, GA.  As the Chair for the 2008 St. Patrick’s Festival, Nicole will encouraging Dublin-Laurens County to make this years festival the best one yet.