Trustee Tom Jordan is a lifelong resident of South Jacksonville. He is a graduate of Routt Catholic High School and holds a degree from Illinois College with a major in economics and business. He is retired after a 37 year career in the foodservice distribution business.

Tom and his wife Peggy have been married for 50 years and are parents of one son and one daughter. They have 3 granddaughters.

Tom volunteers for various activities associated with his church. He is a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan and stock car racing enthusiast.