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 Robert L.
Jordan, Jr., CM
Chairman, President & CEO
Robert L. Jordan, Jr., CM is the President & CEO of Genesis VII, an Engineering,
Logistics and Construction Services company. It is an SDB, MBE and DBE certified
minority-owned company. Located in Titusville, FL, this company was established
in 1989 with average revenues in excess of $6M annually. Prior to Robert’s
acquisition of Genesis VII in 2011, Robert held the position of an Engineering
Process Manager for the prime contractor on the United States Space Shuttle
Program. His responsibilities included identifying and developing world-class
processes that created value for the company and its customers. He promoted the
infusing of technology throughout the company, and was also responsible for
ensuring the success of delivering new products and tools. Other positions held
throughout his 31 year career were: TPS Engineer, Cargo Mechanical Engineer,
Project Engineer and Manager, Proposal Manager, Facilities Manager and Program
Manager.
Robert graduated in 1979 from Savannah State University with a Bachelor’s degree
in Civil Engineering Technology and a minor in Computers. He received his
Masters degree in Aeronautical Science with a specialization in Management from
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 1992. Robert also is a Certified
Professional Manager, Certified Facilitator, and Certified Auditor for ISO 9001.
Robert’s civic experience is vast. He currently serves on the following boards:
Space Coast Commerce Park, Brevard County United Way, Economic Development
Commission of the Space Coast (EDC), Brevard Workforce, Parrish Medical
Center-Vice Chairman and Circles of Care. He has served as Vice Chairman of
Planning and Zoning-City of Titusville FL, Chairman of North Brevard Medical
Support Board, Selective Service Board, Vice Chairman Titusville YMCA, Chairman
Public Access Committee Board, United Way Executive Board, Brevard Cultural
Alliance Board, Jess Parrish Foundation Board and in 2002 was elected to the
Brevard County School Board, making him the first African American to hold a
county wide seat in the history of Brevard County and subsequently becoming the
first African American in the history of Brevard County to hold the office of
Chairman of the Brevard County School Board. He served for 8 years until 2010.
Robert has received numerous awards such as 2009 Business Leader of the Year-
Space Coast Business News, NASA Public Service Medal, Distinguished Engineer,
NASA Team Award, Community Hero Award, Outstanding Young Engineers of America,
Engineer of the Year, NASA Team Award, Employee of the Month, and Sustained
Superior Performance Award.
Robert and his wife, Karen, of 32 years reside in Titusville, FL, and have two
children, Robert III, 28, and Kristina, 18, a Freshman at the University of
South Florida.
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