Glenn

Robert

Jones

Cable and e-education visionary

Glenn Robert Jones

Cable and e-education visionary

The Glenn R. Jones College of Business is part of Trident University. The college was named for Jones, who made outstanding contributions to the field of business and education. It was made official at a graduation ceremony in 2015.

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Notable Awards

Throughout his life as an entrepreneur, businessman, philantropist, cable and e-education pioneer, Mr. Jones received countless awards for his hard and dedicated work.

Cable Television Hall of Fame

Received in 2005 for outstanding and pioneering contributions to the cable industry. 

U.S Distance Learning Association Hall of Fame

Received in October of 2004 for his leadership in the advancement of online education. 

Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame

Received in November of 1994 for pioneering and dedicated contributions to the then nascent cable industry. 

Colorado Business Hall of Fame

Received in 2013 for his contributions to the field of business, education and the cable industry. 

Glenn R. Jones: 2013 Colorado Business

Hall of Fame

Laureate

The Colorado Business Hall of Fame honors Colorado’s most distinguished business leaders from the past and present, publicizes the contributions of business leaders to our community and promotes the importance and value of the free enterprise system. The laureates are selected for their enduring and innovative professional contributions to Colorado, the inspirational and ethical manner in which they have conducted their business and their significant philanthropic contributions to civic and community organizations.

Glenn was a real innovator. He was truly different and a pioneer.

-Carl Williams, President, Williams & Assoc.

 

Quotes about Glenn

While the word visionary is often overused, it’s a perfect description for Glenn.

Stacey Slaughter, CEO of Jones/NCTI

He was a visionary who had a head for business, but the soul of a poet.

Larry Satkowiak, Cable Center CEO & President

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