Jordan Schnitzer

Professional Affiliations

President, Schnitzer Properties, Portland, Oregon – 1976–Present
Privately-held family real estate investment and development company which operates industrial, retail, office and multi-family properties in six western states.
President, Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation, Portland, Oregon – 1997–Present
President, Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation, Portland, Oregon – 1997–Present

President, Arlington Club Heritage Foundation, Portland, OR – 2011–Present
President, Friends of Astoria Column, Astoria, OR – 1988–1993 / President 1993–Present
Board of Visitors, Lewis & Clark College Northwestern School of Law, Portland, OR – 1982–Present
Member, IFPDA Foundation, NYC, NY – 2018–Present

Trustee, Northwest Academy, Board of Trustees, Portland, OR – 2014-2016
Co-President, Congregation Shaarie Torah, Portland, OR – 2012–2015
Chairman, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Portland, OR – 2004
President, 2004–2007
Co-President, 2007–2009
Chairman, 2009–2014
Trustee, Greater Portland Hillel, Portland, OR – 2008–2013
Director, Arlington Club, Portland, OR – 2008–2011
Vice President 2010–2011
Trustee, National Symphony Orchestra, Washington, DC – 1995–2007
Trustee, University of Oregon Foundation, Eugene, OR – 1997–2007
Trustee, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland, OR – 2004–2006
Vice President, 2004–2006
Member, Portland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Citizens Crime Commission, Portland, OR – 1995–2005
Member, University of Oregon Museum of Art Council, Eugene, OR – 1978–2002
President 1981–1983
Director Emeritus 2005–Present
Trustee, The Trust for Jewish Philanthropy, New York, NY – 2000–2003
Member, Young Presidents’ Organization, Oregon Chapter – 1982–2001
Trustee, The High Desert Museum, Bend, OR – 1992–2000
Commissioner, Oregon Arts Commission, Salem, OR – 1997–1999
Co-Chairman, $14 million Rose Schnitzer Manor Assisted Living Center, Portland, OR – 1987–1998
Member, Governor’s Task Force on Cultural Development, Salem, OR – 1998
Member, METRO (Metropolitan Service District) 2040 Means Business Committee, Portland, OR – 1995–1997

Director, Portland Center Stage, Portland, OR – 1995–1997
Member, City of Portland Downtown Alignment Oversight Group, Portland, OR – 1995–1997
Director, The Japanese Garden Society of Oregon, Portland, OR – 1977–1997
President, 1987–1989
Director, Providence Medical Foundation, Portland, OR – 1993–1997
Member, ArtFair/Seattle Advisory Committee, Seattle, WA – 1992–1997
Co-Chair, Multnomah Athletic Club Exercise and Conditioning Committee, Portland – 1990–1994
Trustee, Robison Jewish Home for the Elderly, Portland, OR – 1981–1994
President, 1991–1993
Chairman, City of Portland Light Rail Transit Committee, Portland, OR – 1989–1990, 1994
Chairman, City of Portland Rail Alignment Committee, Portland, OR – 1991–1992
Trustee, Oregon Jewish Community Foundation, Portland, OR – 1990–1992
Member, University of Oregon Business Advisory Council, Eugene, OR – 1985–1990
Trustee, Temple Beth Israel, Portland, OR – 1982–1988
Trustee, Portland Art Museum, Portland, OR – 1981–1987
Secretary, 1986–1987
Chairman, $1.5 Million May Senior Apartments Committee – 1981–1983
Executive Committee, Boy Scouts of America, Columbia Pacific Council, Portland, OR – 1980–1985
Member, Associates of Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, OR – 1980–1983

Honorary Knight of the Royal Rosarians – Portland, OR – 2008
City of Indian Wells, CA, Cultural Arts Proclamation – 2007
University of Oregon, Presidential Medal Recipient – 2006
Volunteers of America, Oregon DePreist Award for Excellence – 2005
University of Oregon, Prince Lucien Campbell Hall, of Fame – 2005
University of Oregon Art Museum renamed Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art – 2004
State of Oregon Governor Arts Award – 2003
Portland State University, President’s Award for Outstanding Philanthropy– 2002
Marylhurst University, Leadership in the Arts Award – 2000
University of Oregon Alumni Association, Portland Chapter Outstanding Alumnus – 1998
Federal Republic of Germany, Friendship Award – 1997
German-American Concord, Distinguished Service Award – 1997
Astoria Regatta, Admiral – Astoria, OR – 1996

Honorary Co-Chair, Volunteers of America DePriest Award Event – 2015
Honorary Chair, Oregon Ballet Theater Gala – 2015, 2016, 2017
Honorary Chair, Oregon Symphony Gala – 2015, 2016, 2017
Honorary Chair, Northwest Academy 7.5 Million Capital Campaign, Portland, OR – 2012
Director, International Print Center New York Advisory Council, New York, NY – 2007
Honorary Board, Maryhill Museum of Art, Goldendale, WA – 2003–Present
Honorary Co-chair, University Club Grand Reception, Portland, OR – 2010–2012
Honorary Chair, Pacific Northwest College of Arts Auction, Portland, OR – 2009–2010
Member, Advisory Council, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Pendleton, OR – 2003–2010
Member, Executive Committee, Spirit of the Salmon Fund, Portland, OR – 2003–2010

National Resource Advisory Council Member, Oregon College of Art & Craft, Portland, OR – 2003–2010
Member, Oregon Humane Society Chairs Council, Portland, OR – 1992–2010
Honorary Chair, Rosemary Anderson High School Inaugural Dinner, Portland, OR – 2007
Honorary Chair, Sitka Art Invitational Collectors Preview evening, Otis, OR – 2006
Honorary Chair, Oregon Ballet Theater Nutcracker Campaign, Portland, OR – 2003
Honorary Chair, Oregon College of Art & Craft Art on the Vine, Portland, OR – 2003, 2015
Honorary Chair, Volunteers of America Award of Excellence Dinner, Portland, OR – 2003
Honorary Chair, Cascade AIDS Art Auction, Portland, OR – 2000