Jerry has built a diverse and accomplished career spanning law enforcement, program management, public administration, and human resources. Throughout his professional journey, he has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership and deep expertise, establishing himself as an effective and innovative leader.

Jerry's extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, along with his adeptness in government contract administration, has led to numerous significant accomplishments. His leadership style, characterized by innovation and a results-driven approach, has been instrumental in driving the success of various programs, personnel development, and managing multimillion-dollar assets.

A highlight of Jerry's career was his three-year tenure in Iraq, where he served as Principal Deputy Program Manager. In this role, he managed a $600 million program, overseeing an extensive international police force and logistics support mission of 1,500 personnel. Jerry's ability to navigate complex international protocols and manage such a large-scale project underscored his exceptional capacity for strategic management. His leadership success led to him being chosen to be the lead presenter to the U.S. Department of State for a re-compete of a $600 million contract, successfully securing the competitive award.

Back in South Dakota, Jerry further honed his leadership skills as a public administrator and HR Director. In this multifaceted role, he prepared county commission agendas, managed personnel compensation and benefits, prepared county budgets, managed payroll, accounts payable and receivable, federal grants, and oversaw critical services, including Veteran Services and Emergency Management.

Jerry’s professional journey is a testament to his dedication to public service. His broad experience in managing complex projects and his commitment to his community position him as a leader with a unique blend of local knowledge and global insight.

Jordan earned his B.A. in History from Purdue University in 2008, where he developed a strong foundation in thorough research and identifying key, valid sources of information. His professional career began as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technician for a municipality in Northwest Indiana. He then joined an engineering firm, where he utilized his technical and graphical skills to support public entities. His responsibilities included drafting plans for construction projects, conducting site surveys, developing GIS models, creating graphic presentations for public hearings and meetings, and assisting clients throughout Indiana.

Since relocating to South Dakota in 2014, Jordan has accumulated over eight years of experience working in a County Commissioners’ Office. In this role, he has performed detailed budget analyses, processed payroll, managed insurance and benefit programs, assisted departments with interviewing and hiring personnel, developed new processes, and bolstered internal financial controls. He has also managed grant programs, overseen accounts payable and receivable, liaised with other organizations, answered public inquiries, provided comprehensive research for projects, and assisted with audits and financial reporting.

Jordan is dedicated to serving his community and enhancing the organizations he works with. His commitment to problem-solving, effective communication, and training makes him a valuable contributor to any project.