J. W. Jordan
- Born in Gordon, Alabama
- Graduated from Malone High School, Malone, FL, 1948
- Attended Florida State University, 1948-49
- Graduated from University of Florida, 1952
- Taught at Greenwood/Campbellton High School, Greenwood, FL, 1955-56
- Taught at Malone High School, Malone, FL, 1956-64
- Worked in Farm Machinery and Irrigation, 1964-83
- Worked for Northwest FL Water Management District, 1984-96