abq sunport advisory board >> JON D. WORD

Jon D. Word, is currently President and CEO of Contact Wireless, a paging carrier and text messaging provider. Mr. Word was appointed and still serves as a Director of Lobo Energy, a utility company formed to supply all energy needs to the University of New Mexico system.

Mr. Word holds a B.S. degree in Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University. While in college Mr. Word played on the varsity football team, owned and operated a flight school, and started and operated other small businesses including pilot related products and a specialty board game which still sells today.

Mr. Word is also an active pilot and owns several types of airplanes from single engine to a twin turbofan jet which are used for both personal and business use on a regular basis. Mr. Word has one son, Kyle and one daughter, Taylor.