JoAnn Ward

Host, President and Founder  

When JoAnn Ward founded Master Matchmakers over 20 years ago, never did she think she would be advising the world on matters of the heart. Since 2009, JoAnn has been the co-host of the successful series "VH1 Tough Love", which gives single women insight to male perspective on dating. JoAnn, along with son and business partner, Steven Ward, has been redefining the matchmaking business and growing Master Matchmaker into one of the country's most successful personal matchmaking and coaching services.

With hundreds of successful marriages under their belt, JoAnn has amassed more than 3,500 clients throughout the country and plans to expand Master Matchmakers internationally. The care that she has taken with each of her personal clients, understanding their individual needs and desires, has set her apart from all other matchmakers.

As a part of "VH1 Tough Love", JoAnn's motherly nature takes center stage as she is continually a confidant to many of the female participants on the show. JoAnn's desire is to help people feel confident with their selves before they can be with someone else and it's a recurring theme throughout the series. Celebrating her 25th year of being married, JoAnn is also a mother of three, a grandmother of two and an example to her clientele for finding her perfect match in a partner.

In addition to starring in VH1's successful series, JoAnn and Steven recently wrote the book "Crash Course in Love" published in November, 2009 by Pocket Books. The book is a refreshingly honest and handy resource for all women, whether they are looking for love and companionship or hoping to hold onto it. Steve and JoAnn's dating principles are organized into different stages in the relationship life cycle, from first impressions to maintaining and developing a deeper connection. Readers will learn how to flirt with a purpose, how to set up a date, when to get intimate, the best way to bounce back from rejection, and much more. Each suggestion is followed by a clear and concise passage providing insight for the reader with anecdotes and other helpful information as well.

Now JoAnn is back on the screen, expanding her role as executive producer and co-host of the upcoming, "VH1 Tough Love Couples." Throughout the new series, JoAnn and Steven will work with couples who are all at a major crossroads of deciding whether to get engaged or break up. Over the course of eight weeks, they will put these couples to the ultimate test to see if they are truly a perfect match. "VH1 Tough Love Couples" premieres on VH1 Monday, April 12 at 9:00 PM*.