Jordan named co-CEO for Chattanooga’s Launch
DeJuan S. Jordan has been named to the newly created position of co-CEO of Launch, a nonprofit group in Chattanooga that helps support startup and early-stage entrepreneurs with a focus on Black-owned, women-owned and micro-businesses.
Jordan is a graduate of the Launch Entrepreneurship program, completing the program in 2017. Since October 2019, she has served as Launch’s director of business support, providing guidance and support to countless entrepreneurs.
“DeJuan has demonstrated with her work as our director of business support, her commitment to our mission and to start-up and early-stage entrepreneurs,” Launch Co-CEO Hal Bowling said in a statement Thursday.”We will benefit even more from her greater involvement with key stakeholders in this new position.”
Jordan’s focus will be day-to-day operations, working closely with all staff and overseeing Launch’s programs. Bowling will handle administrative and financial obligations including leading the development and fundraising efforts of Launch.