Jordan Vexler

CEO, Monterrey Iron & Steel

San Antonio, TX – April 23, 2024 – Monterrey Iron & Metal, a San Antonio institution since 1916, proudly announces the appointment of Jordan Vexler as Chief Executive Officer. Jordan, who has served as Chief Operating Officer of Monterrey Iron & Metal since 2008, steps into her new role with a steadfast commitment to environmental advocacy and innovation within the metal recycling industry. 

Jordan is following in the footsteps of her great-grandfather Abraham Vexler, grandfather Harold Vexler, and now her father, Jack Vexler, who has served as the company’s CEO for the past several years. Jack will continue to play an integral role on the leadership team as President of the company, as will brothers Jeff Vexler and David Vexler, who each hold senior leadership roles at Monterrey Iron & Metal. 

With a robust background in environmental stewardship and community engagement, Jordan brings a wealth of experience to her new position. 

A dedicated advocate for industry modernization and environmentally responsible practices, Jordan is an active member of the recycling industry’s trade organization, ReMA (formerly ISRI), both regionally and nationally. Her leadership in advocating for safe, economically sustainable, and environmentally responsible practices has garnered widespread recognition. 

Fluent in Spanish, Jordan holds a bachelor’s degree in the Development of modern Latin America from Rice University and a master’s degree in social policy from the London School of Economics. Her career began in federal policy reform, collaborating at the state and national level with Appleseed, a network dedicated to combating poverty and discrimination, and bolstering democracy. This tenure equipped her with a deep understanding of policy advocacy and community engagement, seamlessly integrated into her current position. 

Jordan’s commitment to environmental and social justice extends beyond borders. Her work in Ecuador with Fundación Cimas del Ecuador (CIMAS) further exemplifies her dedication to facilitating human development and promoting social equity through environmental, social, and health research initiatives. 

Since joining Monterrey Iron & Metal, a fourth-generation family-owned business founded by her great-grandfather who opened the San Antonio facility in 1916, Jordan has spearheaded significant changes to enhance the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible operations. Under her leadership, the company has intensified its efforts in supporting the San Antonio community, as well as numerous local organizations and causes.  

“We are proud to have Jordan at the helm,” said Jack Vexler. “Her appointment signifies our family’s and employees’ continued dedication to excellence and our mission of environmental sustainability.” 

 About Monterrey Iron & Metal:  Monterrey Iron & Metal is a fourth-generation family-owned business with over 100 years of service to the San Antonio community. Committed to environmental sustainability and industry excellence, Monterrey Iron & Metal operates a state-of-the-art recycling facility, serving the growing needs of the San Antonio area.

For more information, visit https://www.monterreyiron.com/.