Gerald Jordan

Gerald Jordan is an American businessman.

Gerald R. Jordan Jr.
Born	(1939-04-29) April 29, 1939 (age 86)[1]
Alma mater	Harvard University
Occupation	Businessman
Employer(s)	Hellman, Jordan Management
Spouse	Darlene

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.