The South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers (SCSPE) proudly announces Jayson R. Jordan, PE, MBA as its 2025 Engineer of the Year, recognizing his outstanding professional achievements, leadership, and lasting contributions to the engineering profession and the state of South Carolina.
A native of Lancaster, South Carolina, Jordan’s work ethic was shaped early—learning the value of hard work alongside his grandfather at local flea markets and helping in his father’s car wash business. Those formative experiences laid the foundation for a career defined by dedication, service, and leadership.
Jordan’s introduction to SCSPE and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) began shortly after high school, when he received an SCSPE Catawba Chapter Scholarship to attend Clemson University. A varsity letterman and valedictorian, he went on to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Construction Engineering & Management and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on Construction Materials. Continuing his pursuit of professional growth, Jordan later earned a Master of Business Administration from Clemson University in 2024.
While at Clemson, Jordan balanced academic excellence—earning a place on the Dean’s List—with leadership and service as Director of the Non-Revenue Sports Committee for Central Spirit, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, and an active participant in ASCE.
Jordan began his professional career with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), serving as an Engineer/Associate Engineer II in the HMA Verification Lab before advancing to Materials Management Engineer. He later transitioned to the nonprofit sector as Technical Director for the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA), where he spent four years providing engineering leadership and industry advocacy.
His career also includes time in the consulting world as a Senior Project Engineer at S&ME, where he coordinated the firm’s Pavement Group, supported design-build teams, and helped develop alternative technical concepts and proposals. Jordan later became South Carolina CE&I Lead at S&ME, building and leading the firm’s CE&I operations statewide.
In 2021, Jordan returned to SCAPA as Executive Director, where he currently oversees daily operations, leads advocacy efforts, manages the association’s budget, supervises staff, and provides technical expertise to support SCAPA’s engineering and industry mission.
Jordan’s commitment to the profession extends well beyond his professional roles. He is a member of APWA, ASHE, the Transportation Research Board, and the Southeastern Asphalt User Producer Group, among others. He is also active in ASCE and ACEC-SC, where he is a graduate of the ACEC-SC Future Leaders Class of 2020, a member of the Transportation Committee, and serves as the Affiliate Member of the ACEC-SC Infrastructure Works Institute Board of Directors.
A dedicated leader within SCSPE, Jordan has served at both the chapter and state levels, including as SCSPE President in 2023. He was sworn in as the 2025–2026 Secretary-Treasurer, continuing his commitment to strengthening the Society’s future. He is a graduate of the inaugural NSPE Emerging Leaders Program, has served on multiple NSPE committees, and was named SCSPE Young Engineer of the Year in 2017.
Jordan is also credited with launching two successful SCSPE recruitment and engagement initiatives—“Beers with Engineers” and “Pizzas with PEs”—which have become signature programs for connecting and growing the profession across South Carolina.
Outside of work, Jordan enjoys golfing, traveling, and exploring new craft beers. He is married to his best friend, Ashley, and is the proud father of two children, Kennedy Quinn and Dawson Wade.
SCSPE is honored to recognize Jayson R. Jordan, PE, MBA, for his exceptional leadership, service, and lasting impact on the engineering profession.
SCSPE Engineering of the Year Past Recipients
Robert C. Smith-1961
Wilbur Smith-1964
Lee McClure-1966
J.H. Sams-1968
H. Morgan Rogers-1969
R. King Rouse-1970
C.T. Wise-1971
Alan McC. Johnstone-1972
Harvey N. Heckle-1973
Robert I. Newman-1974
Robert A. Hubbard-1975
Frank O. Paulson-1976
A.W. Schoolbred, Jr.-1977
John H. Bringhurst, Jr.-1978
William L. Carpenter-1979
James T. McCarter-1980
H. Hunter Watkins-1981
James S. McKinney-1982
Bruce V. Flemming-1983
J. David Waugh-1984
Bill L. Atchley-1985
Forrest H. Thieker, Jr.-1986
Louis A. Seaborn, Jr.-1987
Richard M. Pace-1988
John W. Bonniville-1989
J. Charles Jennett-1990
Marion U. Dorsey-1991
W. Kenneth Humphries-1991
Mitchell S. Tibshrany-1992
E.A. Campbell, PE-1993
William A. Blackwood, PE-1994
Samuel E.G. Linyard, PE-1995
William D. Smith, PE-1996
Hazel L. Elliot, PE-1997
Paul M. O’Neal, Jr., PE-1998
George W. Fletcher, PE-1999
John P. Church, PE-2000
Anderson M. Kinghorn, PE-2001
Charles M. Joye II, PE-2002
James O. “Pete” Gordan, PE-2003
Jim Justus, PE-2004
Clarence T. (Chuck) Sherron, Jr., PE-2005
Theresa H. Hodge, PE-2006
Larry B. Copeland, PE-2007
Joseph H. Gibbons, PE, Ph.D.-2008
Charles F. “Frank” Lewis,Sr., PE-2009
Robert Patrick “Pat” Jenkins, PE-2009
G. Marguerite McClam, PE-2010
Gene L. Dinkins, PE, PLS-2011
George H. McCall, PE-2012
Ismail Ozbek, PE-2013
David Wilson, PE-2014
Jason Vaughn-2015
Marshall Norris-2016
MK “Trina” Baldwin, PE-2017
Michelle Motchos, PE-2018
J. Carlos Gittens, PE, F.NSPE – 2019
Hesha Gamble, PE, F.NSPE – 2020
Suzanne Aultman, PE – 2021
Catherine Warfel – 2022
Angel Musselwhite – 2023
Randy Cottrel, PE – 2024
Jayson R Jordan, PE- 2025