JORDAN BLACK, VICE PRESIDENT - EXPERIENTIAL
Native Charlottean Jordan Black began his career at CSM Production in 2012 as a part-time contractor before joining the experiential team full-time in 2013. Joining the team as an Operations Manager, he was promoted to Vice Presidential of Experiential for CSMP in 2021.
Responsible for connecting brands to consumers, the Experiential arm of CSM Production allows consumers to engage with a wide variety of brands’ products, creating a connection between the brand and consumer. In his 10-years with CSM, Black has created a number of memorable activations for clients including Ford Performance, NASCAR, Food Lion, Barstool Sports, Bank of America, Home Depot, and the Coca-Cola Company.
Black began his college career at Methodist University playing football before transferring to and graduating from Belmont-Abbey college with a degree in Business Management with a concentration in Motorsports. Jordan and his wife, Krista, reside in Mount Holly, N.C., and have three children: McCoy, Alexandra and Ava.
TEN QUESTIONS WITH JORDAN
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“Keep your head down, do the work the way it’s supposed to be done, and keep your integrity intact. Always do the right thing, no matter who is or isn’t looking, and you will prevail.”
What’s one thing on your bucket list you’ve yet to accomplish?
To own my own property.
What’s the most rewarding thing about working at CSM Production?
For me it’s been the ability to have flexible schedule, and the environment we have here. It’s a fun place to work, and I have a great group I work with. That bond and family atmosphere means a ton to me. I love being able to come to work and enjoy what I’m doing.
The Zombie Apocalypse is coming. Which three people are you joining up with to fight the zombies?
This is a tough one. Bear Grylls for survival instincts, Agent J from Men In Black, because he has all of the technology to defeat aliens, and Jesus, because if there’s anyone to save us in that situation, it’s Jesus.
What’s the best book you’ve ever read?
It’s a bit of a financial book, The Richest Man in Babylon. They tell stories of how to take care of your money, take care of your family, and take care of your life. That book really helped me wrap my head around being a grown up.
If you were an Olympic Athlete, which sport would you want to compete in?
Slalom skiing. I grew up skiing, and always saw people doing it, and thought it was so cool.
Do you have any hidden talents, or talents people would be surprised you have?
I’m surprisingly good at home improvement, I’ve built a custom shower, floored my entire house, put craftsman trim in my entire house, built multiple decks. I’m also an amateur fire spinner.
If you were going to remove every app on your phone but three, which apps would you keep?
Amazon would be one I’d keep, it’s not a good one to keep. I’m going to get made fun of this one, but Pinterest, and third, the phone. My wife likes to troll me about Pinterest, but I get a ton of inspiration for home renovations and recipes and things like that!
If you were a professional wrestler, what would your entrance music be?
Through the Wire by Kanye West
What did you want to be when you grew up?
The closest thing was when I was in middle school or high school and wanted to be a firefighter. When I was a kid, I never thought about being an adult, that’s probably why I’m still a kid at heart now.