Robert Andrew Benson

Background

Benson, Robert Andrew was born on November 3, 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Son of Joe Gibson and Nellie Irene Benson.

Education

Student, Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, 1979; Master of Social Work, Western Michigan U., Kalamazoo, 1983.

Career

Coordinator employee assistance, Jackson (Michigan) Substance Abuse Clinic, 1979-1980; director employee assistance, Child and Family Svc., Saginaw, Michigan, 1980-1981; second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1983; advanced through grades to rank of major, United States Army, 1991; senior social worker, United States Army Correctional Brigade, Fort Riley, Kansas, 1983-1986, 90-; clinical director, 2d Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea, 1986-1987; chief social work service, Winn Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart, Georgia, 1987-1990.

Achievements

• Robert Andrew Benson has been listed as a noteworthy Social worker, army officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member NASW, American Correctional Association, Lambda Chi Alpha.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, reading, softball, running.

Connections

Married Laura Holly Jay, June 21, 1975. Children: Russell, Nathan, Stephanie.

Father:

Joe Gibson Benson

Mother:

Nellie Irene Benson

Spouse:

Laura Holly Jay

child:

Nathan Benson

child:

Stephanie Benson

child:

Russell Benson