Gerald Jordan

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Gerald R. Jordan Jr.
Born (1939-04-29) April 29, 1939 (age 84) [1]
Alma mater Harvard University
OccupationBusinessman
Employer(s)Hellman, Jordan Management
SpouseDarlene

Gerald Jordan is an American businessman.

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]

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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.

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