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==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
Jordan was born on 24 May 1986, in Washington, D.C. to parents Joe and Gail. The child of two U.S. Soldiers, Jordan grew up with a more expanded worldview than many, moving six times during his childhood. Of note among these locations are Hawaii, Bavaria, and South Korea. Raised with two brothers on a Soldier’s pay, he was instilled with fiscal responsibility, a love of music, and a strong belief in philanthropy that focused on giving of one’s time, not simply money. This | Jordan was born on 24 May 1986, in Washington, D.C. to parents Joe and Gail. The child of two U.S. Soldiers, Jordan grew up with a more expanded worldview than many, moving six times during his childhood. Of note among these locations are Hawaii, Bavaria, and South Korea. Raised with two brothers on a Soldier’s pay, he was instilled with fiscal responsibility, a love of music, and a strong belief in philanthropy that focused on giving of one’s time, not simply money. This outlook would become an ongoing theme throughout his life. | ||
Jordan spent the majority of his | Jordan spent the majority of his teen years in southern Arizona, where he attended high school. During this time he fell in love with music, earning all but one of his elective credits in choir courses. Upon graduating, he attended Eastern Arizona College, majoring in music. However, after completing a year of study, he found himself feeling restless. Between the rigors of studying music taking much of the enjoyment out of the subject, and some issues in his personal life, he felt like he needed a new direction. | ||
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In March of 2018, Jordan approached Grand Duke Travis with an idea to expand and diversify Westarctica's ability to recognize citizens for their contributions to the nation. The idea was to have a non-military organization that allowed citizens to earn military-style ribbons for acts they were already doing, while also incentivizing further activity within Westarctica. After correspondence back-and-forth, the Westarctica Civilian Corps was unveiled to the public on 1 April 2018. | In March of 2018, Jordan approached Grand Duke Travis with an idea to expand and diversify Westarctica's ability to recognize citizens for their contributions to the nation. The idea was to have a non-military organization that allowed citizens to earn military-style ribbons for acts they were already doing, while also incentivizing further activity within Westarctica. After correspondence back-and-forth, the Westarctica Civilian Corps was unveiled to the public on 1 April 2018. | ||
On 13 July 2018, | On 13 July 2018, Jordan was given the additional title Marquis of Wilbanks in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] in recognition of his achievements with the Civilian Corps. The title is named for [[Mount Wilbanks]] on the southern border of the Bear Peninsula. | ||
Jordan officially relinquished his duties when elected to the post of Prime Minister, although he still assists his successor, [[Jessica Barton]], in the day to day duties of the role. | Jordan officially relinquished his duties when elected to the post of Prime Minister, although he still assists his successor, [[Jessica Barton]], in the day to day duties of the role. | ||
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Jordan's candidacy for [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] in the [[2019 Prime Minister election|2019 election]] was announced on 9 January of that year. Shortly thereafter, he unveiled his 12-point plan regarding his vision for the term, should he be elected. These were: | Jordan's candidacy for [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] in the [[2019 Prime Minister election|2019 election]] was announced on 9 January of that year. Shortly thereafter, he unveiled his 12-point plan regarding his vision for the term, should he be elected. These were: | ||
* Expand Royal Council with functional appointments. | * Expand the Royal Council with functional appointments. | ||
* More face-to-face encounters both among citizens and between citizens and public servants. | * More face-to-face encounters both among citizens and between citizens and public servants. | ||
* Foster diversity and inclusion in Westarctican government. | * Foster diversity and inclusion in Westarctican government. | ||
* Bolster Westarctica’s role as one of the community’s leading Micronations. | * Bolster Westarctica’s role as one of the community’s leading Micronations. | ||
* Strengthen | * Strengthen relations with other Micronations; both deepening existing ties, and forming new ones. | ||
* Concentrate on building a deep and unique Westarctican culture. | * Concentrate on building a deep and unique Westarctican culture. | ||
* Expand merchandise offerings to support activities. | * Expand merchandise offerings to support activities. | ||
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* Evaluate potential need and function of future parliament. | * Evaluate potential need and function of future parliament. | ||
* Establish a formalized Westarctican will. | * Establish a formalized Westarctican will. | ||
* Streamline public | * Streamline public and national holidays. | ||
* Ensure Westarctican longevity with concrete succession plan and framework for new ruling house, and framework for how to proceed should the throne become occupied by a negligent/absentee ruler. | * Ensure Westarctican longevity with concrete succession plan and framework for new ruling house, and framework for how to proceed should the throne become occupied by a negligent/absentee ruler. | ||
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Jordan currently works in the healthcare technologies field, having spent the majority of his career in federal government service. On the side, he does consulting for Kickstarter campaigns and helping non-profit organizations handle trademarking processes. In 2016, he became an ordained minister. | Jordan currently works in the healthcare technologies field, having spent the majority of his career in federal government service. On the side, he does consulting for Kickstarter campaigns and helping non-profit organizations handle trademarking processes. In 2016, he became an ordained minister. | ||
In his spare time he enjoys hiking, volunteering, craft beer, and is an avid hockey fan. He is also has an interest in | In his spare time he enjoys hiking, volunteering, craft beer, and is an avid hockey fan. He is also has an interest in the history of both micronations and phaleristics (the study of orders, fraternities and award items), with a special focus in areas where the two overlap; he has a growing collection of items from this hobby. | ||
Jordan is a member of several organizations, including the National Parks Conservation Association, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is also currently a Canon in the [[Prince-Abbacy of Inselwald|Noble Chapter of the Grand Hunt]]. | Jordan is a member of several organizations, including the National Parks Conservation Association, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is also currently a Canon in the [[Prince-Abbacy of Inselwald|Noble Chapter of the Grand Hunt]]. | ||