Jordan joined GYWC’s board of directors in 2019 and became board chair in 2022. Born and raised in the Willamette Valley, he currently lives in McMinnville and works for Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District as a Resource Conservationist. He manages the district’s Agricultural Water Quality Program, which focuses on promoting landowner engagement in conservation practices to improve water quality.

Jordan received a B.Sc. in Geography and Environmental Science from the University of Oregon in 2009. More recently, he completed a M.Sc. in Rangeland Ecology and Management from Oregon State University in June 2022. His research involved rotational grazing experiments with a focus on regenerative management practices that increase plant species diversity and pasture productivity.

Prior to graduate school and before joining Yamhill SWCD, Jordan worked for a variety of private and public agencies in Oregon as a Natural Resource technician. He spent 5 years with an ecological restoration company focusing on native plant installation, maintenance, and vegetation management. In addition, he has been involved in conducting surveys of native/invasive plant species, fish habitat and hydrologic monitoring, and vineyard management.

Outside of work, Jordan enjoys spending time with his wife and toddler twins, gardening, hiking, and snowboarding.