TSBDC Cleveland

One of our Monroe County businesses!

Ward's Custom Meat Processing LLC has long been a trusted provider of custom meat processing services for families and farmers in and around Madisonville, Tennessee.

Owner Ronald Ward built his experience over many years working on and off with the previous operation before leasing the facility in 2018 and continuing the business under its new name.

In 2025, an opportunity emerged to purchase the property, a critical step for the family-run business. But after encountering challenges in identifying financing for the purchase, the Ward family worked closely with TSBDC Cleveland consultant Walt Bowman.

Walt was able to connect them with a local bank, help them prepare loan applications and supporting documentation, provide guidance on entity establishment, and more!

Looking ahead, Ronald and his wife Linda are focused on expanding the business while maintaining the quality reputation they have worked to establish, with the goal of ensuring the next generation of their family can continue serving local families and farmers.

Reflecting on the experience, Ronald Ward shared, “We could not have purchased this place without the help of Walt. The assistance we received allowed us to realize our dream of securing this business for the family.”

We're honored to have played a part in making that dream a reality. Congratulations to the Ward family and team! 🙌