Jordan-Essner

BENTON, Mo. -- Jim and Jane Jordan of Jefferson City, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jody Christine Jordan, to Matthew Eugene Essner. He is the son of Larry and Betty Essner of Benton.

Jordan is a 1997 graduate of Jefferson City High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2001. She is the on-premise sales manager for Major Brands in Columbia.

Essner is a 1999 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau. He is a 2003 graduate of the university, where he majored in ag economics and ag management. He is owner/operator of Tiger Snacks in Columbia.

A May 7 wedding is planned at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Jefferson City.