Mr. Jorgensen was elected to the Woodmen of the World and/or Assured Life Board of Directors in the general benefit member elections of 2010 and installed on March 19, 2011. He has served on the Board since 2007.
Mr. Jorgensen obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pacific Lutheran University and a Masters of Education from Oregon State University. He received his Administrative Certificate, Standard Endorsement, and his Bridge License, Superintendent Certificate, from the University of Oregon.
Mr. Jorgensen has over 34 years experience in public education. Over his career Mr. Jorgensen has served as Administrator on Special Assignment, Principal on Special Assignment, Principal, Assistant Principal, Business/Computer Department Chairperson, and Business Teacher at various schools in Eugene, Oregon.
Mr. Jorgensen brings significant planning, administration and human resource skills as well as experience in assessment and conflict resolution skills drawn from his vast career as a public educator and administrator.
Mr. Jorgensen has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Bethel School District #52 from 1987 to present. During these years of service he has served three terms as Chairperson, three terms as Vice Chairperson, and has served on several district committees. He has also served as a member of the board and on several committees for the Oregon School Boards Association and SELCO Credit Union. Mr. Jorgensen served on the Board of Trustees for the Asian American Foundation of Oregon, and he has served on the church council and foundation board for Bethesda Lutheran Church. Other professional affiliations include the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Association of Elementary School Principals, and National Association of Secondary School Principals. Mr. Jorgensen has also devoted countless hours to many other community organizations.
Mr. Jorgensen is a member of DBIA Lodge 348 of Woodmen/Assured Life. He has served on several committees and held several officer positions in the lodge. He is also active in the Pacific Northwest DBIA District of Woodmen/Assured Life, having served as a Trustee for three years and Vice President. He is currently serving as President of the Danish Brotherhood in America, Pacific Northwest District.