Jon Hammock

Jon Hammock is a proud Mountaineer alumnus born and raised in West Virginia. In 1988, he earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from West Virginia University. He credits the University for offering him invaluable resources to succeed while also teaching him a unique life lesson about the importance of believing in yourself. After graduating, Hammock attended the University of South Carolina where he earned his MBA while working full-time.

In 1999, he founded KeyLogic, an integrated consulting firm that specializes in critical energy and defense initiatives. As founder and CEO, Hammock created opportunities for graduates to stay in West Virginia. Under his 20 years of leadership, KeyLogic was recognized as the West Virginia Small Business of the Year; the U.S. Small Business Administration National Prime Contractor of the Year; and the U.S. Department of Energy National Small Business of the Year.

Throughout his career, he has been committed to serving the community that shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today. Hammock has served as board member for several organizations including the Morgantown Chamber of Commerce; the United Way of Monongalia and Preston County; the Mon General Hospital Foundation; and the Morgantown Airport Advisory. Currently, he serves on the board for the Sandbox Children’s Museum in South Carolina, and the Clear Mountain Bank headquartered in Morgantown.

Hammock is an active Mountaineer alumnus supporting both academics and sports. He serves on the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources visiting committee. Previously, Hammock received the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Distinguished Alumni Academy Award and the WVU Outstanding Alumnus Award.

He is a proud husband and father. Hammock and his wife Lynn have been married for 22 years and share a beautiful daughter, Sarah. He is an avid pilot and enjoys flying with his family returning to West Virginia often to cheer on the Mountaineers. Hammock and his family reside in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, where he maintains his entrepreneurial spirit by investing in small businesses in West Virginia and across the nation.