Background
Jacobsen, Robert Thomas was born on April 7, 1937 in New York City. Son of Ole and Thelma (Holby) Jacobsen.
Precious metal refinery executive
Jacobsen, Robert Thomas was born on April 7, 1937 in New York City. Son of Ole and Thelma (Holby) Jacobsen.
Bachelor in Chemistry, University Rochester, 1958. Master of Science in Teaching, Columbia University, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Clarkson University, 1966.
High school teacher, Lakeland School District #1, Mohegan Lake, New York, 1959-1962; postdoctoral associate, Cornell Univercity, Ithaca, New York, 1965-1967; senior scientist, Sprague Electric Company, North Adams, Massachusetts, 1967-1976; engineering manager, Sprague Electric Company, North Adams, Massachusetts, 1976-1980; technical director, Sabin Metal Corporation, Scottsville, New York, 1980-1988; vice president, Sabin Metal Corporation, Scottsville, New York, since 1986. Professor Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1969-1979, North Adams StateColl., 1975-1977.
Member, chairman Williamstown School Board, 1972-1980. Member International Precious Metal Institute (environmental committee 1986-1991), American Chemical Society, American Institute Chemical Engineers, New York Academy of Sciences, Massachusetts Association School Committees (life, board member, president 1975-1980), Sigma Xi.
Married Arlene Joan Pettersen, July 9, 1960 (divorced January 1982). Married Elaine Rochelle Parritt, January 16, 1986. Children: Cheryl Denise, Eric Alan.