Charles Jordan

Caption: Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan (1927-2010)

The Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan Endowed Scholarship​

The family of legendary General Motors designer Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan created the Charles M. Jordan Endowed Scholarship at CCS to ensure a permanent memorial to Chuck. This endowment provides scholarships to students in the Transportation Design department.

Chuck retired as GM vice president of design in 1992 and was only the fourth person ever to hold that office. At the time of Jordan’s retirement in October 1992, Jerry Palmer, GM’s director of advanced design, summed up Chuck’s career this way: “I don’t know many who have more passion and dedication for his first love, automobile design. Chuck makes things happen! But he makes things happen with flair, excitement and outstanding design judgment. He’s never been afraid to reach into the unexplored and inspire the rest of us to . . . reach beyond what we think is possible. That’s true creative leadership.”

Looking back, Jordan had this to say about his career: “My 43 years as an automobile designer were exciting and fun . I did what I loved to do, and it never seemed quite like work. The real satisfaction and reward for me has always been seeing a design I’m proud of coming down the street.”

black and white picture of Charles Jordan reviewing drawings

“Chuck Jordan lived his life with passion. No words can express the depth of our loss, or the pride and love we have for him—our husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor. Thank you for being a part of his life. Though he is gone, he is all around us.”

—The Jordan Family