Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today named Elaine Jordan as Director of Personnel and Appointments for the Executive Office of the Governor. Jordan will oversee the Appointments Office and the recruiting and hiring of personnel for the EOG and agencies of the Governor. This is a newly-created position in the EOG and highlights Governor Scott’s dedication to recruiting and hiring the best candidates to serve Florida and his administration.

Jordan brings decades of experience in executive recruiting to Florida state government. She most recently served as Managing Director of Fiderion, a management consulting firm specializing in senior-level executive search and advisory services. Previously, she was a senior associate with Korn Ferry, the world’s premier provider of executive human capital solutions. Jordan has a track record of identifying and recruiting knowledgeable and experienced leaders.

“My administration has pledged to recruit the best people possible to implement my agenda. Elaine Jordan will help the Scott Administration recruit the best people, both here in Florida and nationally, to help turn this state around,” said Governor Scott.