About

Bob Jordan is an owner of a restoration company, part of a national franchise. He and his team are in their ninth year of operation. His company is a 4-time winner of the President’s Circle award, recognizing the top 10% of all businesses in their network. He is also a seasoned engineer, innovator, and leader with over 30 years of experience in industries like aerospace, defense, medical device, and clean energy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (magna cum laude) and an Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Technology (honors list), and he is a member of the prestigious Tau Alpha Pi and Phi Theta Kappa honor societies.

Throughout his career, Bob has held senior management roles in Fortune 40 companies, medium sized, start-ups, and turnarounds, excelling in engineering, quality, operations, and program management. He’s developed groundbreaking technologies, earning 12 patents for innovations ranging from thermal switches, laser processing, piezoelectric surgical instruments, outdoor emergency fire starters, and more. He has an extensive design and manufacturing background in inertial navigation, composite materials, MEMS-hybrid packages, and advanced ballistic military armor. As a systems thinker and results-driven leader, Bob has implemented QMS and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, developed new product strategies that generated millions in revenue, and managed diverse, multi-disciplinary teams with an empowering leadership style.

Bob’s expertise extends to teaching and mentoring, having spent 10 years as a college-level instructor in engineering, math, and science. He’s also an international trainer, consultant, and writer, with over 300 technical and teaching papers to his name.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Bob has been actively involved in prison ministry for over 46 years, providing mentorship, training, and support to inmates across Washington State and beyond. His international missions work has taken him to over 25 countries, where he’s taught Christian principles to inmates, ministry best practices to volunteers, repaired critical infrastructure, assisted medical missions doctors, and supported community development projects.

Bob’s personal life is as vibrant as his professional one. He and his family have traveled to all 48 continental U.S. states in their RV, camping, hiking, and biking through the country’s natural wonders. Bob and his wife have been to all 50 states. He’s an avid weightlifter, bench pressing 350 pounds even in his 60s, and he’s dabbled in hot yoga, enjoying the challenge despite his self-proclaimed inflexibility.

Bob wrote The Mitigation Handbook to help others navigate the exciting and profitable property restoration industry. Whether you’re a newcomer, a seasoned pro looking to deepen your expertise, or someone ready to take your business to the next level, Bob’s guide delivers the tools, strategies, and insights needed to succeed. It’s a “how-to” and “where-to-find-it” handbook. He’s passionate about empowering others to thrive, and his wealth of knowledge makes him an invaluable resource for anyone entering or expanding in the mitigation field.

Pictures from the top: Happy Customer, Getting Dirty with Crew, Mosque in Pakistan, Chimney Rock in Nebraska, Grand Canyon in Arizona, Patent Office in Virginia, Refugee Camp in Iraq, Mission Team in Bolivia, Teaching in Ethiopia, At the Gym in Seattle!

Health & Fitness

Here is my six-fold approach to health, fitness, weight control, and improved daily energy.

  • Dale Turner YMCA, Seattle  Method: Use heavy weights, 21-exercises, 40 minutes per session, three sessions per week.  2 hours total weightlifting per week. 2013 goal: Get back to being able to bench press 350 lbs. on the Olympic bar. Update: As of 2/4/13 I’m at 340 lbs. (Two years ago I benched 400 lbs.)

    Purpose: Muscle tone and muscle strength. Weight gain through muscle gain. Weight loss through fat burn.

    Routine (second page): YMCA-Bob

  • Fusion Hot Yoga Method: Hotha series, 26 postures, 60 minute session twice  per week and 90 minute session once per week.  3.5 hours of Hot Yoga per week, occasionally I fit in an extra 90 minute session to make it 5 hours in one week. 2013 goal: Properly do the standing head-to-knee asana and properly do the hands-to-feet pose. Status: As of 2/5/13 I can do the standing head-to-knee at about 10% (before was 0%) and the hands-to-feet at about 25% (before was 10%).

    Purpose:  Stretching, balancing, compression, detoxification (via sweating), weight loss through fat loss.

    Routine: Hatha-Schedule

  • Part 1:  Isagenix 30-Day System  Method: Daily protein-based nutrition system for health and wellness. Includes fat burning system and deep cleansing. I have products at home and at the office for convenience. 2013 goal: Weigh 205 lbs. Status: Began at 280 lbs, Oct. 1, 2012. As of 2/6/13 am at 232 lbs (loss of 48 lbs).

    Purpose: Rapid weight loss through fat loss without hunger pangs, improved energy during the day, internal cleansing (liver, etc.).

    Routine: 30-Day Plan

    Part 2: Vitamix  Method: Raw fruit and vegetables; tasty mixtures with maximum nutrition. Many recipes available online and in specialty cookbooks.

    Purpose: Consuming antioxidants and high-vitamin and nutrient foods, gradual weight loss through fat loss without hunger pangs.

  • SodaStream  Fizzy water with lemon-lime non-sweetened flavor additive. This allows me to drink a lot of water without getting bored with it. Two 32-ounce quantities twice per day. One-half gallon water per day, minimum. That’s 3.5 gallons minimum per week. I have one at home and one at the office for convenience.

    Purpose: Keeping the body well-hydrated promotes general health and wellness.

  • Garden of LifeI take a multi-vitamin and mineral course daily. It is specifically formulated for men 50 and older. Live probiotics and enzymes; vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free. I also take vitamin D (not a lot of sunshine in Seattle). 5000 IU daily.

    Purpose: My doctor and dentist recommend multi-vitamins; the vitamins and minerals taken provide to me what normal diet cannot achieve.

  • In days gone by I’d burn the candle from six ends. No more. I still work hard but I also make time for sleep. My goal is to be in the sack for at least 7 hours nightly. I’m sleeping better as a result of losing weight and having improved hydration and nutrition along with regular exercise.

    Purpose: Regeneration and relaxation.

    • When I can I also cycle and run on the treadmill, use the elliptical trainer, and stationary cycle.

    • Annually I have a complete physical.

    • Twice annually I have a dental check up.

    • Annually I have an eye exam.

    • During the year my cholesterol is checked; presently I take medication for low HDL.

    • I do not smoke.

    • I do not take any illicit drugs.

    • I do not consume alcohol.

    • Processed sugar is only eaten sparingly at family functions or holidays.

    I have contacts regarding Isagenix, VitaMix, and Garden of Life products. I also know the owner of the Fusion Hot Yoga studio. If you desire information on anything on this page, contact me!

    If you are in need of physician for family medicine, opthalmology, or dentistry, I highly recommend the following:

    • Dr. Mark Hansen, Edmonds Family Clinic, Family Medicine – (425) 775-9474

    • Dr. Michael Gilbert, NW Vision Institute (Bellevue), Ophthamogist – (425) 450-2020

    • Dr. Perry J. Jones, III, Ballard Dental Arts (Seattle), General Dentistry – (206) 784-0343

Education & Certifications

    • BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology (magna cum laude) 

    • AAAS, Chemical Technology (honors list) 

    • Member, National Honor Society for Engineering Technology (Tau Alpha Pi) 

    • Member, National Honor Society for Community College (Phi Theta Kappa) 

    • Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer, Washington State #34757 (active) 

    • Certified Clandestine Drug Laboratory Worker #W327-25; Certified Supervisor #S073-25 (active)

    • Licensed Real Estate Instructor for Hazardous Waste, Environmental Issues, Construction and Land Development, #25015309 (active)

    • OSHA Hazwoper 40 

    • Certified Bio-Forensic Restoration Specialist #005

    • Certified High Risk / High Level Decontamination Specialist 

    • IICRC Certified: WRT, AMRT, FSRT, CDS, ASD. Registered #241134 

    • Certified CLLPM, Commercial Large Loss Project Management, HW3 Group 

    • Certified Lead Renovator, RRP, #R-I-9057WA-23-00282 

    • Presenter, Protecting the Warfighter with a Lightweight Armor System 4th Annual Armor Protection Conference, Washington, DC 

    • Presenter, Case Studies - Body Armor and Vehicle Armor, 3rd Annual Armor Protection Conference, Washington,  DC 

    • Presenter, little r and Big D – Research & Development in Industry, 3rd Annual Armor Protection Conference, Washington, DC 

    • Presenter, Improved High Performance, High Acceleration Solid State Accelerometer, The American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, Baltimore, MD 

    • Guest Lecturer, Colorado State University Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics The Differences Between Academic and Industrial Research" Presented to post-doctoral students. Boulder, CO 

    • Holder of 12 United States Patents from three different industries. 

    • Certified Design for Six Sigma and Classic Six Sigma Green Belt (course work completed for Black Belt) 

Seminar & College Classroom Author & Trainer

  • Earned Value; Effective Communications; 5 Levels of Leadership; 10 Leadership Styles; Statement of Work; Schedule; Economic Model; 3-Point Estimating; Risk Mitigation; Complexity Assessment; Strike Zone; PM Dashboard; FMEA; RAIL; VOC

  • 24 Program Management Nuggets; Backstage; Pool and Calendar; Linking; Constraints; Critical Path; Resource Sheet; Gridlines; Building a Complete Schedule; Bar Styles; Format for Printing; Team Planner; Consolidating Projects; CPI, SPI.

  • 1-Page Scope; Business Justification; Gemba; QFD; Kano; PCS; Risk Analysis; Input Specs; Phase Gate Reviews; Schedule; Rapid Prototyping; Scorecard; HALT; Y=f(x); BOM; Supplier Identification; LRIP; Quality Plan; Lean; Documentation; IP; 3x3

  • Vision and Values; Mission; KPI; Strategy and Measures; SWOT Analysis; Goals and Objectives; Organizational Structure; Strategic Priorities; 1-Page Strategic Plan; Goals and Tasks; Supporting Plans; Fast Track Plan; 6-12 Month Plan

  • Unifying Principles; Planning Tools; SMART Goals; Productivity Pyramid; Long Range, Intermediate, Daily Goals; Time Log; Prioritization; Personal Congruency; the Balanced Wheel; 7 Keys: Family; Social; Financial; Spiritual; Career; Physical; Mental

  • Measurement; The Normal Distribution Curve; Variation; Average; Standard Deviation; Factors; Confidence Limits; Statistical Control; X-Bar and R Charts; Histograms; Robustness; Main Effects; Pareto; PGA – Practical, Graphical, Analytical

  • Leadership Styles; Positive and Negative Laws of Leadership; Confrontation; Communication; Teamwork; Leadership Secrets; 5 Team Dysfunctions; VIPER Model; Disposition Analysis; Dangerous Leaders; Connecting; Red Flags; Learning

  • Materials Science; Fluid Mechanics; Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer; Engineering Economics; Chemistry; Mechanics of Materials; Electric Circuits; Statics; Computers; Ethics; Mathematics; Dynamics. (State Certification)

  • In addition to EIT subjects above: Vibrations; Machine Design; Power and Refrigeration Cycles; Hydraulic Machines; Fuels and Combustion; HVAC. (State Registration)

  • Taught Math, Applied Science, Design, Materials, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Economics, Quality Control, Computer Applications, Automation. (Society of Manufacturing Engineers Certification)

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