Local celebs: Executive producer Kathy Jordan

Claim to fame: Executive producer of "The GM," a new, Midwest-based reality show about Xtreme Disc -- a sport combining football, rugby, ultimate Frisbee and hockey. (Fall premiere date TBA; more info at xtremedisc.com).

In 15 words or fewer, I want the world to know...
That Xtreme Disc is an exciting and new sport that everybody will like.

What song do you sing when no one else is around?
Right now it's a lot of Michael Jackson. I'm still in mourning. I love "Smooth Criminal" -- I love the choreography, that old Fred Astaire thing.

If you were mayor of Indianapolis, what one thing would you change?
I would look at diversity in the city. Make sure that we're diverse -- men, women, ethnicities, ages. Diversity makes the world go 'round. If you don't have it, you stand still.

If you were to go to jail for life tomorrow, what's the last meal you'd eat in this town?
Something at Bravo's. At least the bread. I like their wood-grilled salmon salad.

What's your favorite reality show?
"G's to Gents" (MTV) -- it's reflective of what I like to do. It's taking guys and trying to get them to make better choices. That's what I did for 25 years as my job with the Pacers. I was vice president of player development, helping players get used to professional life.

What is your greatest aspiration?
To be a producer in entertainment -- television, film, stage. I like production.

What's been your most extreme moment?
Probably working with Ken Jenkins (Xtreme Disc creator). He's creating a whole new sport. Starting from scratch is pretty extreme.

What's the best rumor you've heard about yourself?
That I'm happily married. I haven't been married since 1980-something.

Indianapolis: Love it or leave it?
Gotta love Indianapolis. It's the best of everything. It's a great family town. You've got culture here, education -- The Children's Museum, community theater. Everything you can find in a big town, you can find in Indy.

What other people are saying...

Licorish from College Park Estates - August 26, 2009 at 9:11 AM

Congrats Kathy, good to see you are still doing your thing here in Indy. Keep up the good work and good luck with the show!

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KeiannaRae from downtown - August 05, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Kudos to Kathy Jordan! Great piece. Kathy's one of the best in the business. Best wishes for a successful show.

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