Jordan Schuetzle

Algean Energy

Algean Energy

Using innovative methods to grow algae from coal fired power plant flue exhaust to produce renewable biodiesel, reduce CO2 emissions, create ethanol feedstock, avoid carbon tax, and grow the Dakotas as a leader in clean renewable energy.

• Startup type: Competition Entry
• Status: Active

Jordan Schuetzle recently graduated from the UND School of Law with a Juris Doctorate and is currently in his second year of MBA studies at the University of North Dakota. In 2005, he graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota with a degree in political science with an emphasis on economics. He has been inducted into six different honor societies over his educational career.

Jordan currently operates the Schuetzle Law Office, PLLC where he primarily practices in business law, contracts, and real estate. He is currently employed as an entrepreneur consultant with the Center for Innovation in Grand Forks, ND and works as the Director of Entrepreneurial Tech Commercialization at the University of North Dakota. He has previously worked for the United States Senate Budget Committee, the North Dakota Legislative Council, and as a Certified Student Attorney for Legal Services of North Dakota. He has also worked as a Secret Agent Camp Director in southern California. A passionate entrepreneur, Jordan has successfully developed four businesses prior to Algean Energy, Kazzam Video Editing, Northern Route Adventures, Rent-a-Man, and the Schuetzle Law Office, PLLC.

Jordan most recently chaired the Dakota Venture Group, the nations’ only entirely student run angel investment firm. He has been instrumental in the development of their new $5 million dollar Harvest Fund. He has previously served as a Student Senator from the College of Business, President of the UND Student Body, Student Bar Association President, Judicial Branch Chief Justice, and has served on over two dozen university and community committees, chairing several of those. He has received several awards for his leadership. Jordan has obtained the rank of Eagle Scout and received several awards of recognition for community service.

In his spare time, Jordan enjoys snowboarding, cycling, hiking, cooking, reading, and travel.

Employer:	Schuetzle Law Office, Grand Forks, ND
Position:	Attorney and Counselor at Law
Time period:	December 2008 - Present
Description:	• Specialize in Business Law, Real Estate, Governmental Relations and, Estate Planning and Elder Law. • Manage Business side of practice; payroll, tax, expenses, etc.

Employer:	Center for Innovation, Grand Forks, ND
Position:	Director of Technology Commercialization/ Entrepreneur Consultant
Time period:	April 2008 - Present
Description:	• Assist Entrepreneur with contracts, formation, and strategies • Work with University developing entrepreneurial tech transfer

Employer:	Professor Danny Schaffzin, Grand Forks, ND
Position:	Research Assistant
Time period:	December 2007 - April 2008
Description:	• Research legal issues as directed by Professor • Emphasis on Housing Discrimination and Pharmaceutical Tort Litigation

Employer:	University of North Dakota Law Clinic, Grand Forks, ND
Position:	3rd Year Practicing Attorney
Time period:	July 2007 - November 2007
Description:	• Was responsible for developing employment discrimination • Drafted Pleadings, Motions, Legal Memoranda, and Court Correspondence

Employer:	Legal Services of North Dakota, Bismarck, ND
Position:	3rd Year Practicing Attorney
Time period:	April 2007 - July 2007
Description:	• Traveled Rural North Dakota assisting clients • Drafted wills, durable powers of attorney, health care directives • Worked on a variety of cases and Supreme Court appeals

Employer:	60th Legislative Assembly, Bismarck, ND
Position:	Intern – North Dakota Legislative Council
Time period:	November 2006 - March 2007
Description:	• Performed legal research at committee request • Drafted amendments to legislation • Authored floor speeches and testified on legal issues

Employer:	United States Senate, Washington, DC
Position:	Intern – U.S. Senate Budget Committee
Time period:	April 2006 - July 2006
Description:	• Researched legal issues and communicated findings • Drafted correspondence for Ranking Member Sen. Conrad. • Researched legislative history and assisted in drafting legislation.

Employer:	University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Position:	Student Body President
Time period:	March 2004 - March 2005
Description:	• Lead the Executive Branch of over 13,000 students • Worked with State leaders to develop positive policy changes • Designed and implemented a variety of large scale programs

University:	University of North Dakota
Time period:	2009
Degree:	MBA

University:	University of North Dakota
Time period:	2008
Degree:	JD

University:	University of North Dakota
Time period:	2005
Degree:	Political Science, BA

Memberships:

• Has served on over two dozen university sanctioned committees and actively participated in fifteen student organizations during collegiate career. • Recently retired as Chair of the Dakota Venture Group: the Nation’s only entirely student run Venture Capital Firm. • Formerly served as a Student Senator, Chair of the Multicultural Awareness Committee, Student Body President, UND Judicial Branch Chief Justice, President of the Student Bar Association, President of the Public Interest Law Students Association, and as a University Senator.

Awards:

• Has been inducted into six academic honor societies. • Has obtained the rank of Eagle Scout and received several awards of recognition for community service; continues to donate upwards of eighty hours a year. • Has been awarded several leadership and mentoring awards.