Mark S. Jordan Companies has earned a high level of respect in the markets it serves. Behind the successful corporate reputation is the man Mark Jordan, who continuously demonstrates leadership not only in building, residential and commercial development, but also in service to his community.

Quite simply, Jordan believes in making the world a better place to live. He believes in making a difference. His personal commitment to his profession, to his home state and to his neighbors has led him to receive numerous awards and appointments on local, state and national levels.

Most important, the awards have come through hard work and high standards.  His involvement signals a push for positive change and constant improvement. Whether he's creating places for people to live or work, helping with a school relocation or serving as an advisory board member, he inspires through his fresh ideas, effective problem solving and diligent stewardship of natural and community resources.

Professional Organizations and Community Involvement

• Board of Directors Mississippi State University Foundation (2004 - Present)
• Board of Directors Madison County Economic Foundation (2003 - Present)
• National Land Development Committee - National Association of Home Builders (2003 - Present)
• Board of Directors Andrew Jackson Council, Boy Scouts of America (2003 - Present)
• Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi - Past Chairman Board Member (1999 - 2004)
• Charter Board Member and Past President of the Board of Directors - The Library Foundation of Madison County, INC.
• Board of Trustees, Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Jackson (1999 - 2008)
• Advisory Board Robert W. Warren Chair of Real Estate - Mississippi State University (1999 - Present)
• Director of the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (1988 - 1996)
  Chairman of the shoreline devolopment committee
• Board of Directors Metropolitan Jackson YMCA (1990 - 1997)
• Past Chairman (1996)
• Board of Directors for both the Homebuilder's Association of Jackson and the Homebuilders Association of Mississippi
• Original Trustee of Leadership Madison County
• Volunteer liason for the site relocation of St. Joseph Catholic School to Madison County
• Member of the following Chambers of Commerce:
  City of Ridgeland
  City of Madison
  Madison County - Member of Board of Directors (1998 - 2001)
  City of Clinton
  Metro Jackson

Awards and Recognition                                                 

Global ReLeaf for New Communities Award    
 
This award is conferred jointly by the American Forestry Conservation Group and the National Homebuilders Association. Only 19 Global Releaf Awards have ever been awarded to a developer in the United States. This award was based on the development of approximately 12 acres of "green space" in the 350-acre neighborhood of Dinsmor, as well as Jordan's preservation of as many native trees as possible.

"Builder/Architect" magazine saluted Mark S. Jordan Companies for advancing the quality of residential development and building practices in Mississippi with his hallmark development of Dinsmor.

Subdivision of the Year - 1999
Awarded by the Homebuilders association of Mississippi. Best in Mississippi Award for Caroline Development.

2 Parade of Homes 1999 Awards
In recognition by the Homebuilders of Jackson for exceptional performance.

Developer of the Year - 1997
Awarded by the Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District, the local arm of the Natural Resource Conservation Service

City Maker Award for 1996
City of Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce's prestigious recognition for community involvement and contribution to the area's continued growth.

Mississippi Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40 - 1993
This annual award recognizes high-achieving professionals in Mississippi who are under the age of 40.

Mississippi Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects with Merit Awards
Dinsmor has been recognized for its master plan and its amenity package.