Jordan and Justin Pippen
The commonalities shared by brothers Jordan and Justin Pippen extend far beyond their age and physical likeness.
The twins also share a passion for North Carolina A&T State University and for their major.
As Greensboro natives, they grew up attending summer programs on campus with the opportunity to also explore possible careers. It was their attendance at the university’s Summer Transportation Institute during their junior year of high school that urged them both to consider a future in business – specifically in supply chain management.
“We participated in various seminars about the different modes of transportation and, at that moment, I knew I wanted to have a career in the supply chain management field,” Jordan Pippen said. “I enjoy that my major is not a simple equation that can be solved the same way every day. This career field is never the same and there is always some type of problem that needs to be solved.”
Justin Pippen agrees that the major is just as exciting as it is challenging.
“I enjoy that my major keeps a person on their toes,” he said. “This major helps me see what it would really take to be a successful business owner.”
The brothers, both seniors, have experienced success in their major and though various leadership roles on campus.
Jordan Pippen, 20, is a Dean’s List student, a Wabash Provost Scholar, a member of the Beta Gama Sigma International Honor Society and a business student representative. In addition, he obtained his Six Sigma Lean Systems Green Belt Certification, he has interned with Shell Oil Company and Merck & Co., Inc., and he has had some great opportunities to network with people around the world, he said. He also is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Justin Pippen, 20, also a Dean’s List student, is president of the Beta Gama Sigma International Honor Society and he is one of five assistant coordinators of the Aggie Student Ambassador program. He also obtained his Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and has interned with Syngenta Crop Protection and Toyota Manufacturing.
While the brothers also have their fair share of differences – like their own unique styles, hobbies, personality traits and goals – they each have carefully set their foundations for success while attending A&T.
Jordan Pippen’s goals include graduating with honors before delving into his career.
Justin Pippen’s goals include working for a Fortune 500 company and eventually developing his own life skills counseling company.
“I want to give back to my community and help people see the beauty of their life instead of the bad,” he said.
Among their inspirations are faith and family.
“My faith inspires me because as long as I have it and utilize it, I can achieve whatever I put my mind to,” Justin Pippen said.
Along with family, friends and faculty members also inspire Jordan Pippen to pursue his goals and dreams, he said.
“All these people play a part because you never know who is going to give you the advice you need to take your life to the next level,” Jordan Pippen said. “When I am down, I can always turn to these people to help lift me and keep me on track, so I can finish the job at hand.”
