Known for her visionary leadership and unwavering belief in people, WORD Rock Drills Owner Paige Chrisco is passionate about creating customer success while leading WORD toward its fullest potential. After taking over company ownership from her parents in 2019, Paige led WORD to become a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) through the WBENC, while continuing to build on the values and culture that have defined the company from the beginning. She challenges the team to think creatively, embrace innovation, and never lose sight of the people they serve. Through customer stories and shared purpose, Paige continually reminds the team of the far-reaching impact WORD has on customers, families, and communities. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and investing in the people and relationships that matter most. Paige cherishes the opportunity to forward her family’s legacy while helping build a company where people are valued, lives are impacted, and purpose drives everything they do.
Adam Chrisco serves as Chief Executive Officer at WORD Rock Drills. Known for his people-focused leadership, he brings vision, support, and a strong belief that people are WORD’s greatest asset to the team every day. He leads the leadership team, works closely with department managers, and helps remove barriers so the team can excel, care for customers, innovate, and guide the strategic direction of the company. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with his kids, hunting, and fishing. He is most proud of the family, team members, community, faith, and sense of purpose that serve as the foundation for everything he does.
As a founding member WORD’s Caring Coordinator, Lisa Patterson, helped build WORD alongside her husband and has served in nearly every role throughout the organization’s history. Known for her energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and caring spirit, Lisa has always been passionate about serving people and creating meaningful connections. As Caring Coordinator, she cultivates relationships with the WORD team, customers, and local community through encouragement, hospitality, celebrations, and acts of service that reflect the company’s culture. Throughout her history at WORD, Lisa has always been known to be a steady source of encouragement and support for both her family and the WORD team. Year after year, her heart for others has helped shape the family atmosphere that continues to define WORD today.
Amanda Jarrell serves as Chief Operating Officer at WORD Rock Drills. Known for her energetic, positive, and joyful spirit, she brings a talent for turning ideas into actionable systems to the team every day. She helps connect strategy to execution by aligning people, processes, and priorities, creating clarity, driving accountability, and supporting teams in achieving measurable, sustainable results. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and close friends, whether traveling together or relaxing on the couch for a movie. She is most proud of being a mom to two amazing children, the strong relationships she has built over 20 years of leadership, and helping others reach their full potential while finding joy in the work they do.
Ron Sockwell serves as Director of Product Development at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being cautiously optimistic with a “fun”damentally forward-looking outlook, he brings creativity, technical insight, and a positive perspective to the team every day. He helps bring innovation and improvements to the WORD product line, shaping ideas from sales and leadership into new solutions that keep WORD products competitive, relevant, and built to help customers succeed. Outside of work, Ron enjoys spending time with his wife and family, spoiling his eight grandchildren, keeping them laughing with granddad jokes, and taking on home remodeling projects. He is most proud of being the dad of three amazing kids who have grown into amazing adults.
Bridget Owens serves as Controller at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being kindhearted and energetic, she oversees the company’s financial operations, including accounting, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, payroll oversight, accounts payable and receivable, inventory accounting, internal controls, compliance, and timely financial reporting that supports sound business decisions. Bridget brings a genuine desire to see customers, the business, and her teammates succeed, and she is known for committing, following through, and supporting others. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, trying new restaurants, reading, and watching football. She is most proud of the relationships she has built with family and friends and being someone people can rely on.
Joe Paul serves as Director of Operations at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being reliable, he brings consistency to the team every day. He helps support the people of WORD, making sure teams have the guidance, structure, and support they need to keep moving forward. Outside of work, Joe enjoys attending auctions and collecting local treasures. He is most proud of his daughter.
Mikayla Smith serves as Marketing Manager at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being detail oriented and organized, she brings perceptive problem-solving skills to the team every day. She helps with inbound lead-generating campaigns, manages the CRM, and keeps trade shows running smoothly as WORD’s tradeshow maestro. Outside of work, Mikayla enjoys crafting and exploring new places with her young son and husband. She is most proud of the way she and her husband work together through life to create new experiences for their family.
Andy Hill serves as an Account Executive at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being kind, joyful, and caring, he brings strong mechanical product knowledge to the team every day. He helps customers find solutions to their problems by combining hands-on understanding with a genuine desire to support their needs. Outside of work, Andy enjoys anything outdoors, hunting, fishing, cars, and spending time with his forever love, Hannah. He is most proud of Hannah and the hard work she has put into growing her career, as well as paying off their home and recently purchasing new land.
Alex Willard serves as Parts Specialist at WORD Rock Drills. Known for his optimistic attitude, he brings strong product knowledge to the team every day. He helps customers with parts sales and troubleshooting, making sure they get the support and solutions they need. Outside of work, Alex enjoys soccer, video games, and putting his culinary skills to good use.
Zach Clapp serves as an Assembly Technician at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being reliable and smart, he brings strong attention to detail to the team every day. He helps with drill assembly and keeps thorough documentation throughout the process to support quality and consistency. Outside of work, Zach enjoys woodworking and video games. He is most proud of the woodworking skills he has developed, especially the intricate workbench he built for his home.
Hannah Fuqua serves as Inventory Supervisor at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being kind and a go-getter, she brings adaptability and a calm presence under pressure to the team every day. She helps make sure orders are shipped on time while managing inventory alongside her team. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending time with Andy, her dog Bonnie, and her show chickens. She is most proud of where she and Andy are at for their age and the future they are working toward together.
TJ Davis serves in Quality Control at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being thorough, he brings strong attention to detail to the team every day. He helps maintain the quality of the products leaving the shop while teaching and implementing processes that support consistent results. Outside of work, TJ enjoys hunting and fishing. He is most proud of the work he has put into his new home and the skills he has learned along the way as a new homeowner.
Bryan Stanfield serves as an Assembly Technician at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being hard working, he brings adaptability and a willingness to take on whatever is needed to the team every day. He works alongside the assembly team to help keep projects moving and make sure everything gets out the door. Outside of work, Bryan enjoys spending time with his family. He is most proud of his wife and the way she gives her best to everything she does.
George Novotny serves as a Field Service Technician at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being helpful and knowledgeable, he brings valuable hands-on knowledge to the team every day. He supports customers through onsite training, installations, and problem solving, helping make sure their equipment is set up and running the way it should. Outside of work, George enjoys playing golf. He is most proud of having a great and supportive wife.
Lee Hughes serves as an Assembly Technician at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being charismatic with a great smile, he brings knowledge and strong troubleshooting skills to the team every day. He helps with drill assembly and works alongside the team to keep projects moving and make sure everything gets out the door. Outside of work, Lee enjoys camping. He is most proud of his son.
Al Whitlow serves in just about every role at WORD Rock Drills, bringing care, kindness, and encouragement wherever he is needed. Known by his teammates as humble, amazing, and a true man of God, he has a special way of lifting the morale of everyone around him. Through his caring nature and steady presence, Al helps make WORD feel like family. Every day, he brings the power to uplift others, reminding the team how much kindness, faith, and a willing heart can mean.
Brian Zachary serves as an Assembly Technician at WORD Rock Drills. Known for his dedication, he brings a team-first attitude and a willingness to step in and help wherever needed. He supports the assembly team by helping keep projects moving and making sure everything gets out the door. Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his grandbaby. He is most proud of the things he has worked hard for and accomplished.
Jennifer King serves as Social Media & Marketing Coordinator at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being witty and kind, she brings organization and creativity to the team every day. She helps share the WORD brand, the fun happening behind the scenes, and the work being done out in the field with a wider audience. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and cats while making new memories every chance she can. She is most proud of her resiliency and her ability to always see the good in people.
Rocky Hodge serves as Purchaser at WORD Rock Drills. Known for keeping things lively and being very knowledgeable, he brings dependability and organization to the team every day. He helps with the procurement of drill parts and accessories, making sure the team has what they need to keep projects moving. Outside of work, Rocky enjoys coaching baseball, sports, and boating. He is most proud of his wife and children.
Jack Henshaw serves as an Account Executive at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being reliable, he brings a thoughtful, customer-focused approach to the team every day. He helps contractors and drilling companies find the right rock drilling equipment for their projects by understanding their applications, recommending solutions, providing technical guidance, and supporting them throughout the sales process. Outside of work, Jack enjoys golf, sports, staying active, and playing in basketball and volleyball leagues with friends. He is most proud of the progress he has made toward the goals he has set for himself.
Andrea Zachary serves as Staff Accountant at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being responsible and reliable, she brings patience to the team every day. She helps support the accounting department through accounts payable and accounts receivable, keeping important financial details organized and moving smoothly. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys camping, riding ATVs, and spending time with her grandbaby. She is most proud of her family, faith, and friends.
Sam Jordan serves as an Assembly Technician at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being goofy, he brings faith, welding ability, and a lighthearted spirit to the team every day. He helps with building drills and works alongside the assembly team to keep projects moving and make sure everything gets out the door. Outside of work, Sam enjoys golfing and spending time outdoors. He is most proud of his faith.
Quade Harris serves as an Assembly Technician at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being dedicated, hard working, and having a strong work ethic, he brings mechanical ability to the team every day. He helps with inventory, feed rail assembly, and whatever the shop needs to keep things moving. Outside of work, Quade enjoys baseball, hunting, and fishing. He is most proud of teaching himself how to rebuild small engines on his own.
Michael Duffey serves as Shipping and Receiving Inventory Specialist at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being hard working, he brings drive and the ability to push through the chaos to the team every day. He helps ensure customers receive their shipments and that the shop team has the parts they need for builds. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and going to the beach. He is most proud of being able to support his family and their future dreams.
Clinton Storm serves as a Field Service Technician at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being cool, calm, and collected, he brings high mechanical aptitude and eight years of drilling experience to the team every day. He helps with drill unit installations, training on drilling operations, and field repair work to support customers where they need it most. Outside of work, Clinton enjoys spending time with family, camping, going to the beach, and maintaining his home farm. He is most proud of his two kids.
Ian Szalku serves as a Field Service Technician at WORD Rock Drills. Known for being determined, he brings strong knowledge retention and a willingness to learn to the team every day. He helps support customers through drill unit installations, onsite training, troubleshooting, and field service work to make sure their equipment is operating the way it should. Outside of work, Ian enjoys spending time with his family and boating. He is most proud of his children, who are the pinnacle of his being.