BS University of Illinois; MBA California State Polytechnic University; advanced graduate work, UCLA; member, American
Association of University Professors.
Served as Marine Corps officer in South Vietnam (1967-1968). After 20+ years of service, retired in September,
1985, while serving in the grade of colonel with the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. During his career, he was awarded
the Bronze Star with "V", the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Became the CEO of Pentagon Express, Inc., in the fall of 1985 and continued in that capacity until retiring in 1997.
He also taught at various colleges, including: U S Naval Academy (guest lecturer) Northern Virginia Community College
(adjunct professor) and Los Angeles City College (adjunct professor). Retired from teaching at the college level
in the spring of 2006.
Grant "Gary" Jacobsen is a 1958 graduate of Dundee Community High School in Carpentersville, Illinois. His wife
of 35 years is Olga Jacobsen, formerly of Detroit, Michigan and Orange County, California.
