--- title: Ames Legacy & Board Leadership | Jordan Transformers description: Explore the legacy of founder Dick Ames and meet the Jordan Transformer board of directors who guide our mission, values, and strategic direction. --- Your power transformers. Your way.  [Insights from Neil Kranich (CTO)](https://jordantransformer.com/white-paper-on-remanufacturing-substation-transformers?hsLang=en) [![Untitled design (8)](https://jordantransformer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(8).png?width=295&height=96&name=Untitled%20design%20(8).png "Untitled design (8)")](https://jordantransformer.com/?hsLang=en) - About Us - [Our Legacy](https://jordantransformer.com/board-of-directors) - [Our History](https://jordantransformer.com/about) - Solutions - [Power Transformers](https://jordantransformer.com/remanufacture_your_substation_transformer) - [Mobile Substations](https://jordantransformer.com/mobile_substations) - [Why Remanufacture?](https://jordantransformer.com/white-paper-on-remanufacturing-substation-transformers) - [Case Studies](https://jordantransformer.com/substation-transformer-and-mobile-substation-remanufacturing-case-studies) - Processes - [How Fast Can We Move?](https://jordantransformer.com/how-fast-can-we-move) - [Reengineering Steps](https://jordantransformer.com/transformer_reengineering_solution) - [Testing](https://jordantransformer.com/transformer_testing) - [Reliability](https://jordantransformer.com/reliability) - [Supplier & Component Reuse](https://jordantransformer.com/our_suppliers) - Resources - [FAQ's](https://jordantransformer.com/ask-jt) - [Industry Pulse](https://jordantransformer.com/blog) - [Overcoming Transformer Shortages](https://jordantransformer.com/overcome-the-transformer-shortages-with-remanufacturing) - [Partner Solutions](https://jordantransformer.com/partner-solutions-0) - Downloads - [Mobile Substation Manual](https://jordantransformer.com/user-manual-for-a-mobile-substation-transformer) - [Substation Transformer Manual](https://jordantransformer.com/user-manual-for-a-substation-transformer) - [Standard Spec](https://jordantransformer.com/standard-specification-remanufactured-transformer-dr) - Connect - [Contact Us](https://jordantransformer.com/contact_us) - [Request a Quote](https://jordantransformer.com/quote) - [Careers at JT](https://jordantransformer.com/careers) [![Jordan-Transformer_logo_color-200](https://jordantransformer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/branding/Jordan-Transformer_logo_color-200.png?width=200&height=65&name=Jordan-Transformer_logo_color-200.png "Jordan-Transformer_logo_color-200")](https://jordantransformer.com/?hsLang=en) [![jordan-transformer-50th-anniversary](https://jordantransformer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/branding/jordan-transformer-anniversary.263c.png?width=263&height=65&name=jordan-transformer-anniversary.263c.png "jordan-transformer-50th-anniversary")](https://jordantransformer.com/?hsLang=en) - About Us - [Our Legacy](https://jordantransformer.com/board-of-directors) - [Our History](https://jordantransformer.com/about) - Solutions - [Power Transformers](https://jordantransformer.com/remanufacture_your_substation_transformer) - [Mobile Substations](https://jordantransformer.com/mobile_substations) - [Why Remanufacture?](https://jordantransformer.com/white-paper-on-remanufacturing-substation-transformers) - [Case Studies](https://jordantransformer.com/substation-transformer-and-mobile-substation-remanufacturing-case-studies) - Processes - [How Fast Can We Move?](https://jordantransformer.com/how-fast-can-we-move) - [Reengineering Steps](https://jordantransformer.com/transformer_reengineering_solution) - [Testing](https://jordantransformer.com/transformer_testing) - [Reliability](https://jordantransformer.com/reliability) - [Supplier & Component Reuse](https://jordantransformer.com/our_suppliers) - Resources - [FAQ's](https://jordantransformer.com/ask-jt) - [Industry Pulse](https://jordantransformer.com/blog) - [Overcoming Transformer Shortages](https://jordantransformer.com/overcome-the-transformer-shortages-with-remanufacturing) - [Partner Solutions](https://jordantransformer.com/partner-solutions-0) - Downloads - [Mobile Substation Manual](https://jordantransformer.com/user-manual-for-a-mobile-substation-transformer) - [Substation Transformer Manual](https://jordantransformer.com/user-manual-for-a-substation-transformer) - [Standard Spec](https://jordantransformer.com/standard-specification-remanufactured-transformer-dr) - Connect - [Contact Us](https://jordantransformer.com/contact_us) - [Request a Quote](https://jordantransformer.com/quote) - [Careers at JT](https://jordantransformer.com/careers) [![Jordan-Transformer_logo_color-200](https://jordantransformer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/branding/Jordan-Transformer_logo_color-200.png?width=200&height=65&name=Jordan-Transformer_logo_color-200.png "Jordan-Transformer_logo_color-200")](https://jordantransformer.com/?hsLang=en) - About Us - [Our Legacy](https://jordantransformer.com/board-of-directors) - [Our History](https://jordantransformer.com/about) - Solutions - [Power Transformers](https://jordantransformer.com/remanufacture_your_substation_transformer) - [Mobile Substations](https://jordantransformer.com/mobile_substations) - [Why Remanufacture?](https://jordantransformer.com/white-paper-on-remanufacturing-substation-transformers) - [Case Studies](https://jordantransformer.com/substation-transformer-and-mobile-substation-remanufacturing-case-studies) - Processes - [How Fast Can We Move?](https://jordantransformer.com/how-fast-can-we-move) - [Reengineering Steps](https://jordantransformer.com/transformer_reengineering_solution) - [Testing](https://jordantransformer.com/transformer_testing) - [Reliability](https://jordantransformer.com/reliability) - [Supplier & Component Reuse](https://jordantransformer.com/our_suppliers) - Resources - [FAQ's](https://jordantransformer.com/ask-jt) - [Industry Pulse](https://jordantransformer.com/blog) - [Overcoming Transformer Shortages](https://jordantransformer.com/overcome-the-transformer-shortages-with-remanufacturing) - [Partner Solutions](https://jordantransformer.com/partner-solutions-0) - Downloads - [Mobile Substation Manual](https://jordantransformer.com/user-manual-for-a-mobile-substation-transformer) - [Substation Transformer Manual](https://jordantransformer.com/user-manual-for-a-substation-transformer) - [Standard Spec](https://jordantransformer.com/standard-specification-remanufactured-transformer-dr) - Connect - [Contact Us](https://jordantransformer.com/contact_us) - [Request a Quote](https://jordantransformer.com/quote) - [Careers at JT](https://jordantransformer.com/careers) [CONTACT US](https://jordantransformer.com/contact_us?hsLang=en) # Our Legacy Our Founder - Dick Ames ## Our Founder - Dick Ames ## 1929-2019 Dick’s generous heart often outshone his larger-than-life personality. Through Ames Construction, he provided financial support, volunteered countless hours, and contributed pro bono construction work to important community causes. His commitment extended to investments in Jordan Transformer, local ice rinks, schools, and churches. Today, our Board of Directors and Executive Team continue to uphold his legacy, ensuring Jordan Transformer’s ongoing success. ![Dick Ames Founder of Jordan Transformer ](https://jordantransformer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ames-Dick.webp?width=555&height=694&name=Ames-Dick.webp "Dick Ames Founder of Jordan Transformer ") [![36-2](https://jordantransformer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/36-2.png?width=1200&height=1200&name=36-2.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-moore-0677314b/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) Tom Moore Board of Directors [![34-1](https://jordantransformer.com/hubfs/34-1.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-ames-3347b331/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) Lara Ames Board of Directors [![38-1](https://jordantransformer.com/hubfs/38-1.png)](https://www.amesconstruction.com/leadership#ShawnLDahl) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) Shawn L. Dahl Board of Directors [![Ask_JT (25)](https://jordantransformer.com/hubfs/Ask_JT%20(25).png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpollock3/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) CEO - Jordan Transformer John Pollock Executive Team [![36-1](https://jordantransformer.com/hubfs/36-1.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-wattenhofer/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-wattenhofer/) CFO - Jordan Transformer Daniel Wattenhofer Executive Team --- The Ames Family's Community Impact [Jordan Transformer Dick's primary motivation for purchasing Jordan Transformer was to find a way to preserve a company that provided great jobs in his hometown of Jordan, Minnesota](https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2008/10/27/focus5.html) [Richard and Georgiann Ames Family Foundation The late Dick Ames and his family want to ensure the continued education, outreach involvement and passion for the Arabian Horse, and this foundation does so by supporting the Arabian Horse Promotional Fund along with another important benefactor for the Ames Family; City of Hope.](https://rjglamesfamilyfoundation.org/the-cause/) [Cedar Ridge Arabians More than 40 years ago, Dick and Lollie Ames and their daughter, Lara, established Cedar Ridge Arabian Farm, from which they launched Arabian and Half-Arabian breeding programs that would catapult the farm and its horses into the spotlight.](https://cedar-ridge.com/) [Ames Construction Ames Construction has prospered because their founders established a culture based on a few simple truths: Hard work can overcome all obstacles. Honesty and integrity above all. Hire the right people and treat them well. Focus on client satisfaction. Think big. Give back.](https://amesconstruction.com/) [Jordan Tap Room “If you know anything about Mr. Ames, he was very dedicated and very motivated about bringing the community together and helping people out and that’s what he wanted with this place,” said Ryan Stern, club manager. “He wanted this place to thrive and have a place in the community for everyone to come together at anytime.”](https://jordantaproom.com/) [The Ames Center Ames donated in-kind work for construction of the Ames Center and Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of Burnsville. In 2013, Ames signed a 10-year naming-rights deal with the city that is pumping $100,000 a year into Ames Center operations.](https://www.ames-center.com/) [University of Minnesota Dick valued loyalty and was dedicated to his faith, family, friends—and football. Perhaps imagining himself as the coach he once aspired to be, he was one of the University of Minnesota’s biggest cheerleaders and faithful supporters of the Golden Gophers football team. Dick became the first Director’s Award recipient, presented by the University’s Athletics Department to honor a lifetime of support for Gopher Athletics.](https://gophersports.com/news/2019/1/30/athletics-gophers-mourn-loss-of-dick-ames) [Dick Ames Memorial Highway Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill in May 2019, sponsored by Sen. Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake, designating a route between Jordan and U.S. Highway 61 near Miesville as the “Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway.”](https://www.swnewsmedia.com/jordan_independent/news/dick-ames-memorial-highway-is-dedicated/article_fd3e8122-b816-533a-a915-c6ae5c82b6c2.html) [Ames Ice Arena Built in 1994, Ames Arena provides ice time to Lakeville Hockey and its surrounding organizations. Ames Arena is also a place to find Learn To Skate classes, Public Programming, and Figure Skating.](https://lakevillearenas.sportngin.com/page/show/7350646-our-rinks) Jordan Transformer's Executive Team [![John Pollock III](https://jordantransformer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ask_JT%20(25).png?width=300&height=300&name=Ask_JT%20(25).png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpollock3/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) CEO - Jordan Transformer John Pollock III Executive Team [![Daniel Wattenhofer](https://jordantransformer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/36-1.png?width=300&height=300&name=36-1.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-wattenhofer/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-wattenhofer/) CFO - Jordan Transformer Daniel Wattenhofer Executive Team More about our CEO, John Pollock John Pollock brings international and executive experience related to Jordan Transformer’s line of business having worked as Managing Director of BF Goodrich Aerospace, Inc. – UK, a leading manufacturer of mission critical aircraft sensors and systems supporting global Aerospace industries; President, CEO & Board Director of Aetrium, Inc. – U.S, a manufacturer of specialty automation equipment and test instrumentation used in Semiconductor industry, and Automation Solutions President of PaR Systems, LLC and Officer of PaR Systems (PTY) LTD, – U.S., an innovation partner of custom robotic automation equipment solutions used in Aerospace and Industrial markets. Pollock has an established record for demonstrating success in sustainably growing businesses in various markets and customer forward approach. 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