Gerald Jordan

Gerald Jordan is an American businessman.

Gerald R. Jordan Jr.
Born (1939-04-29) April 29, 1939[1]
Alma materHarvard University
OccupationBusinessman
Employer(s)Hellman, Jordan Management
SpouseDarlene

Personal life and political activities

Jordan has been married to Darlene Jordan since 1997; she is a former Massachusetts assistant attorney general.[2] Jordan and his wife are major Republican donors, supporting Marco Rubio, Mitt Romney, and other Republican groups and candidates.[3] The Jordans donated $400,000 to Mitt Romney's Restore Our Future in 2012.[4]

Career and education

Jordan graduated from Harvard College in 1961, concentrating in history, and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1967.[5]

Jordan began his investment career with Putnam Management Company. In 1978, Jordan founded Hellman, Jordan Management Co.[1]

Jordan established the Gerald R. Jordan Jr. Foundation, which provides funding for graduates of Revere High School who attend Harvard. Jordan has also donated to the Boys & Girls Club and the United Way.[2] He currently on the board os trustees for American Repertory Theater.

References
  1. Bernheim, Antoine (July 1995). "GERALD R. JORDAN, JR., HELLMAN, JORDAN MANAGEMENT-JULY 1995". Hedge Fund News. Archived from the original on 2001-06-28. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
  2. Brown, Curt (18 September 2007). "Conservation Commission expected to act on plan to re-create nesting area". South Coast Today. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
  3. Haake, Garrett (15 April 2012). "Mitt Romney rakes in cash during spring break". NBC. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
  4. AP (23 April 2012). "Romney backers tied to mysterious $400K donation". Fox News. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
  5. "Jerry Jordan, Jr. '61, MBA '67". Harvard Alumni. 15 March 2010. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
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