Faces of Philanthropy: Ted & Margaret Jorgensen

Ted and Margaret Jorgensen

Ted and Margaret Jorgensen are longtime Albuquerque residents who are truly invested in the power and the potential of their community. Born to New Mexicans in Arizona, as children they moved to New Mexico, Margaret to Red River and Ted to Albuquerque. Both fathers worked in mining; Ted’s father, Al, eventually became a local plumber. Ted graduated from Albuquerque High School and quickly began a busy life as a husband, father and businessman.

In 1963, Ted opened Titan Electric. In 1974, he founded Sound and Signal Systems of New Mexico, a specialty systems low-voltage contractor providing life safety systems. Ted and Margaret were focused on raising their family, and as their extremely successful company grew, their desire to share their good fortune grew, too.

Ted and Margaret place a great degree of importance on cultivating the spirit of giving with their family and community. The couple’s children helped spur their desire to give back and create greater good in the world we all live in. Their giving eventually grew and expanded to many different local causes and organizations. Most recently, friends and family who have been affected by cancer, inspired them to support the new Ted and Margaret Jorgensen Cancer Center at Presbyterian Rust Medical in Rio Rancho.

Today, Ted and Margaret live in the beautiful North Valley of Albuquerque where they raised their children, grew their businesses and continue to contribute their time and energy to causes they care about.

We’re honored to hold the Margaret & Ted Jorgensen Endowment Funds. The support of these strong, committed givers make it possible for us to help support the safe, healthy and exceptional community that Ted and Margaret envision for their family—and for us.