District of Columbia Sports and Entertainment Commission Board of Directors Lloyd J. Jordan Confirmation Resolution of 2003
PR 15-459

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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

To confirm the appointment of Mr. Lloyd J. Jordan to the District of Columbia Sports and Entertainment Commission Board of Directors.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the " District of Columbia Sports and Entertainment Commission Board of Directors Lloyd J. Jordan Confirmation Resolution of 2003".

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:

Mr. Lloyd J. Jordan
1250 4th Street, S.W., Unit W301
Washington, D.C. 20024
(Ward 6)

as a member of the District of Columbia Sports and Entertainment Commission Board of Directors, established by section 5 of the Omnibus Sports Consolidation Act of 1994, effective August 23, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-152; D. C. Official Code § 3-1404), replacing Joseph B. Gildenhorn, whose term ended December 31, 2002, for a term to end December 31, 2006.

Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.

Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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LLOYD J. JORDAN

Capabilities Profile...

Over 21 years of executive management experience. Experienced in municipal operations, finance, and planning. Exceptional experience in turnaround management of municipal operations. Experience in corporate and transactional law. Experience in real estate transactions; debt issuance, bond issuance, and creative financing methods. Proven capabilities are applicable in several areas, including:

Key Career Accomplishments...

• Successfully managed the turnaround of a multi-discipline entity once considered the worst in the country to transforming it the best in the nation.

• Created the municipal financial plan that led to the bailout of Trans World Airlines (TWA), which) generated $25 million per day in economic benefits and saved over 12,000 jobs for the state.

• Produced three consecutive years of cash surplus for a municipal entity of $11 million, $14 million, and $16 million respectively, by reducing the cost of operations and improving departmental efficiency.

• Improved credit position of an organization leading it to receive an unprecedented three-level credit increase from BBB- to A- within three years and the subsequent reduction in borrowing interest of 3% per year.

• Reduced the time for building permits from 8 months to 1 day for 97 % of permits for a municipal entity.

• Developed strategic and operational plans to convert municipal cost centers to income generating profit centers.

• Managed a workforce of approximately 8,000 employees and reduced the cost of operations, saving $44 million within three years.

• Participated iii the creation, negotiation and management, of over $800 million in real estate projects.

• Managed the strategic, tactical, and operational plans of an entity with a budget of $750 million

• Managed major potential municipal disaster.

Employment History

HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP, Washington. D.C., 2000

Senior Counsel
Practice in the firm's State and Local Government practice area. Assist state and local governments in day to day aspects of local government and administration. Counsel governments do municipal and regulatory law, procurement, land use, strategic planning, economic and community development, legislative, and governmental affairs. Assist governments with state and federal appropriations.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, D.C., 1998-2000

Director, Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs
Responsible for managing the successful turnaround of the regulatory agency responsible for building and land development, zoning regulations, property and housing regulations and environmental regulations and licensing, public space, business regulation and licensing, liquor regulation and control, and solid waste regulation. Lead agency from worst in the United States to the recognized nation leader. Served on Mayor's Technology Task Force, Economic Development Task Force and chaired Regulatory Reform Task Force that included Public Works, Health, Polices, and Fire Departments. Regularly interacted with Personnel and Procurement Departments, as well as the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Additional duties included the regular interaction with neighbor and community groups as well as the corporate community.

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY URBAN AFFAIRS & PUBLIC MANAGEMENT, 1997-1998

Consultant
Provided consulting services as part of Cleveland State University Center for Excellence in Public Management. Consulted with numerous cities on improving the delivery of governmental services. One client I served was the District of Columbia Office Chief Management Officer. During this representation I acquired a detailed understanding of the operations of the government of the District of Columbia. During this engagement, I assisted the Chief Management Officer with a comprehensive review of all the departments of the District Government including but not limited to Procurement, Property Management, Human Services, Health, Regulatory Affairs and Public Works. Responsible for the plan to completely reorganization of the property management department. Responsible for the management of real estate including lease portfolio, building maintenance, energy management, site design and security. Responsibility included assisting in the development of strategic lens and the implementation of management reform initiatives for Housing, Health and Human Services departments. Assisted in the analysis and preparation of the budgets of the operating departments of the District. Interacted with many of members of the Council of the District of Columbia and the Financial Management Authority/

THE JORDAN GROUP, St. Louis, Missouri, 1996-1997 

Principal
Consulted with municipal governments to improve operational management. Also engages in the practice of law in the following areas: municipal corporations, real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions. Substantial amount of practice devoted to business development and governmental affairs for numerous corporations.

GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, St. Louis, Missouri, 1993-1996 

Chief Administrative Officer/Chief of Staff
Responsible for the management of 8,000 employees and the direction of 24 operating departments. Managed a budget of $314 Billion Dollars. Managed the strategic, tactical and operational plans for the city. Responsible for the management of the city's financial corporation and economic development corporation. Responsible for policy and operations of Streets, Neighborhood. Buildings, Airport, Refuse, Fire, Emergency Management, Human Services, Health, Legal, Public Safety, Public Service, Convention Center, Parks & Recreation, Community Development, and Human Services departments. In conjunction with others was responsible for the preparation of the City's budget. Responsible for intergovernmental affairs. Served as the liaison to boards, commissions, committees, and business, professional and civic groups. Successfully managed many municipal emergencies such as the 100-year flood and the potential propane farm disaster. Managed the 50% reduction in youth crime. Improved neighborhood service delivery by 80%. Success in managing the city's acquisition of a professional football team. Success in managing operating departments to create budget surplus for 3 consecutive years.

CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES, Chicago, Illinois, 1990-1993

Directing and Managing Attorney
Responsible for the management of the staff counsels operation for the sixth largest insurance company in America. Developed the program operations for the Eastern District of Missouri and the Southern District of Illinois. Managed the strategic growth and budget for the program. Supervised the handling of litigation in areas of personal injury defense, commercial and business liability, product liability, worker's compensation, construction and structural work act liability, collection and subrogation. Managed complex litigation and appellate practice.

Law Firm, St. Louis, Missouri, 1981- 1990 

Managing Partner
Responsible for the development and management of fifteen people law firm. Responsible for the fiscal management, budget development and cost containment programs. Supervised the firm's litigation of personal injury defense, product liability, commercial and corporate cases. Handled the firm's corporation and transactional practice. Representative clients included Coors Brewery, Prudential Insurance Company, Dillard's Department Stores, Resolution Trust Corporation, State Farm Insurance Company, Allstate Insurance Company, Leader Lincoln Mercury, Board of Education City of St. Louis.

CITY OF ST. LOUIS, AGENCY ON TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, St. Louis, Missouri, 1979-1981 

Assistant Director Director Information Systems
Assisted the Director in the management of city's employment and training program. Coordinated various Department of Labor programs and initiatives to reduce the city's unemployment. Responsible for the management of the adjudication of grievances and complaints: Managed the information systems operations.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK - ST. LOUIS, St. Louis, Missouri, 1978-1979 

Computer Systems Engineer
Responsible for the development and maintenance of banks international financial computer system.

Education/certification...

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Certification, Program for Senior Executives State and Local Governments, 1994

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, St Louis, Missouri
Juris Doctorate, 1981

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, St. Louis, Missouri Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, 1977

Bar Licenses...

Supreme Court of the United States 
District of Columbia 
State of Missouri 
State of Illinois

Professional Affiliations/Organizations...

• National Forum for Public Administrators

• Turnaround Management Association

• District of Columbia Bar Association

• Mound City Bar Association

• Illinois State Bar Association

Professional Appointments Or Positions Held

• Harris Stowe State College, Resident Scholar Public Management 

• St. Louis Development Corporation, Chairman

• Missouri Commission on Crime

• St. Louis Municipal Finance Corporation, President

• Missouri Airport Commission

Civic Positions Held

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, International President

NAACP. First Vice President

Equity Community Foundation, Board of Directors

Operation PUSH, Attorney

Opportunities Industrialization Centers, Board of Directors