Cecd Daron Jordan

Daron Jordan, CEcD, currently serves as the City Manager for the City of Paducah, providing leadership to over 350 team members and managing a budget exceeding $120 million to enhance quality of life for residents and visitors. Prior roles include City Manager in Paris, KY, with a focus on customer service and efficiency amidst an $18 million budget, and Community Development Director in Madisonville, KY, where efforts centered on economic and community growth. Additional experience includes serving as an Adjunct Faculty member at Western Kentucky University, Commissioner for the Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service, along with various leadership positions in local government and non-profit organizations. Daron holds a Master’s in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University, and has pursued further education in economic development.