James is one of the Founding Partners of Tribe and spends his time helping develop the strategy, direction and priorities of the firm. Prior to Tribe, James enjoyed a long career in the military, first as a Marine Corps Officer, and then as a Navy SEAL, where he learned that his true passion was getting to work with high performing teams of people. James holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelors of Arts in Economics from Occidental College. He and his wife, Emily, share two children and enjoy raising them outdoors in Central Oregon.
Jordan is the co-founder of Tribe Equity Partners, where he supports portfolio company leadership through strategic guidance and direction. Prior to founding Tribe, he served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps, an experience he credits with shaping his foundational understanding of leadership and complex operations. Jordan is an alumnus of Harvard University via the Executive Education Program and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Chapman University, where he was a student-athlete on the football team. He and his wife enjoy spending time with family and friends while raising their three wonderful children.
