Career
Born in New London, Wisconsin, Nordman worked in construction and settled in Polar, Wisconsin. He taught school and farmed. He served as Langlade County, Wisconsin School Superintendent in 1888 and also served as superintendent of assessments.
Nordman served on the Wisconsin Board of Agriculture from 1905 to 1910.
Nordman was a strong supporter of Henry George"s teachings. From 1913 to 1919, Nordman served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat.
In 1920, Nordman was appointed the first Wisconsin Agriculture Commissioner. In 1928, Nordman moved to Louisiana Feria, Texas where he operated a fruit farm.
He died in Louisiana Feria, Texas in 1939.
