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Robert A. Jensen | |
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| Born | Robert Andrew Jensen 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | California State University, Fresno |
| Occupation | Chairman of Kenyon International · Writer · Crisis Management Expert |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Notable work | Personal Effects: What Recovering the Dead Teaches Me About Caring for the Living |
| Spouse | Brandon Jones |
| Website | robertajensen |
Robert A. Jensen (born 1965) is an American writer and crisis management expert. He is best known for his responses to the Oklahoma City Bombing, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Thailand Tsunami, among many more. He also wrote the book Personal Effects: What Recovering the Dead Teaches Me About Caring for the Living .
Biography
[edit]Robert A. Jensen was born in Bay Area, California and spent most of his childhood on the west coast. His last two years of high school were completed in Florida at Admiral Farragut Academy, a Naval Honor Military high school whose alumni include Alan Shepard and Charles Duke. He graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Degree in Criminology – Law Enforcement, with the goal of earning his commission as a US Army Officer and going on active duty.
Robert was commissioned in 1986 with an initial assignment in Field Artillery at Fort Sill, but soon took the Pershing Officer Course that led him to become a Launch Control Officer in Germany. While serving, Robert was also the commander of the 54th Quartermaster Company – Mortuary Affairs. As Commander, he responded to incidents such as the 1996 Croatia USAF CT-43 crash and the Oklahoma City bombing.
Personal life
[edit]Robert is married to Brandon Jones and has one daughter.
Bibliography
[edit]- Jensen, Robert (1999). Mass Fatality and Casualty Incidents: A Field Guide. CRC Press. ISBN 9780849312953.
- Jensen, Robert (2021). Personal Effects: What Recovering the Dead Teaches Me About Caring for the Living. St. Martin’s Press. ISBN 9781250267993.
Sources
[edit]- Williams, Sally (April 13, 2018). "Grenfell: After the tragedy what's become of the survivors?". The Telegraph. London: Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved May 14, 2021.