Absalom Jordan, Chair

Absalom Jordan is the Chair of Friends of Oxon Run Park. Mr. Jordan is also an illustrious Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner who has served in this position for many years. Mr. Jordan has always been a champion for parks, trees, nature, flora and fauna. Our beloved Councilmember Marion Barry appointed him as the Chair of the Ward 8 Parks Committee during his tenure. Mr. Jordan then formed ORCA, Oxon Run Park Community Association. In his tireless efforts to activate the park, he then took on the challenge to make it official with an agreement from the DC Parks & Recreation Department.