Bio

Don Ward was an All-American in football for ACJC in 1959-1960. He was all-conference and also was named the Tigers’ team captain.

Ward enjoyed a lengthy career in community involvement, including the chamber of commerce, Mason Oil Co., member of the Crime Stoppers organization, sponsor of youth programs through Mason Oil, and he directed General Electric’s Aircraft Engine Maintenance Center’s community involvement.

Ward worked 33 years for GE, including the position of plant manager at Strother Field’s AEMC from 1992 to 1995. He has owned Mason Oil Co. in Arkansas City since 1973.

He has been president and general manager of AAR Corp., an aircraft refurbishing company with 600 employees in Oklahoma City, since 1995. Ward lives in Edmond, Oklahoma.