Bill Jordan
Board Member @Rocky Brands, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Board Member @Rocky Brands, Inc.
Nelsonville, OH, US
A $461.8M publicly traded designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium outdoor, work, western, and military footwear and outdoor work apparel and accessories. Rocky Brands family includes owned brands Rocky, Georgia Boot, Durango, Lehigh, Muck, Xtratuf, and the licensed brand Michelin Footwear. Trusted advisor to the CEO; assisted in evaluating a transformational acquisition; worked with the company through the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain crisis management; evaluated, benchmarked, and transformed executive compensation; and participated in board recruitment and composition. Compensation Committee Chair Member of the Audit Committee Member of a special committee focused on acquisition evaluation
EDUCATION
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Politics
The George Washington University Law School
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
ABOUT BILL JORDAN
STRATEGIC GROWTH LEADERA strategic thought leader, brand builder, EVP General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Growth Officer, and President of multiple businesses during a 17-year career at Designer Brands Inc.(DBI), one of the most innovative companies in retail. A key contributor to exponential growth, driving revenue from $1B to $3.5B through organic growth, new partnerships, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business integration, innovative retail concepts, and more.BOARD COMPETENCIESExperience working with boards as an attorney, in corporate leadership roles, and as an independent director at for-profit and non-profit organizations. In corporate/securities law, worked on private equity (PE) transactions, public offerings, corporate governance, and complex financial transactions/business combinations. In industry, served as a trusted advisor to the board in C-level and presidential roles, providing foundational strengths in legal/corporate governance, business strategy/execution, M&A, business integration, risk/compliance, and executive compensation. Current board director, Compensation Chair, member of the Audit Committee, and advisor to the CEO at a publicly traded footwear/apparel company for the past 7 years. Restructured executive compensation, led CEO performance review, and assisted with M&A evaluation.COLLABORATIONChampion of collaborative leadership, unifying teams, and inspiring innovation within an organization. In presidential roles, developed strategic plans requiring collaboration/buy-in from the board, leadership, and vendors. As Chief Administrative Officer, oversaw strategy, supply chain, IT, HR, legal, and real estate, supporting multiple departments and retail and wholesale business lines. Worked with C-suite partners on strategy, prioritization, and service initiatives, practicing active listening, persuasive communication, empathy, and conflict resolution. Developed strategic plans and communicated them in a way that unified/inspired teams to take action and achieve goals.CHANGE MANAGEMENTA history of guiding teams through transformational change, from acquiring and integrating new businesses and brands to transforming a company from a pure retailer to a brand-builder.SPEAKING/MEDIAExperience presenting at industry/leadership conferences and interfacing with shareholders/analysts. Presented at several NYSE investor meetings.VALUESAs a values-based leader, operate with honesty, integrity, purpose, determination, inclusion, transparency, accountability, and respect for others.
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