Tennessee
Inducted: 2024
Dr. Andrew Jordan is recognized for his extensive contributions to agricultural sustainability, environmental stewardship, and leadership within the cotton sector. He was chosen from nominations made by Certified Producer and Importer Organizations, along with board members and staff and voted upon by the Chairman’s Committee of the Cotton Incorporated Board of Directors.
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Jordan has played a pivotal role in promoting sustainable farming practices that benefit both cotton producers and the environment. He joined the National Cotton Council (NCC) in 1976 after earning an agricultural engineering degree from the University of Georgia and his Ph.D. in Engineering from Clemson University.
At the NCC, Dr. Jordan served as the Vice President, Technical Services. During his time at the NCC, he also spent several years as the executive director for The Cotton Foundation, directing program development and raising funds from the private sector.
As a consultant to Cotton Incorporated, he has been instrumental in advancing innovative farming practices that promote sustainability and economic viability for cotton growers.
Dr. Jordan currently serves as Senior Scientist for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, providing expert guidance on research, policy, and sustainability initiatives. He is also the executive director of the Cotton Growers Warehouse Association, an advisor to AgLaunch (an agribusiness technology accelerator), a science director for Secure Food Solutions, and a director for Agricenter International in Cordova, Tennessee.