Rex Jordan graduated from Hulbert High School and later earned a bachelor's and master's degree in agricultural education from Oklahoma State University.
He worked for the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation for 20 years.
[1] Jordan ran for the Cherokee Nation's 1st district tribal council seat being vacated by his wife, Tina Glory-Jordan, in 2015.
[3][4] In 2019, he ran for re-election in a rematch against Ryan Sierra, winning with 57% of the vote.
[7] He is married to former Cherokee Nation tribal councilor Tina Glory Jordan.