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Scott R. Jensen
Scott R. Jensen is a former Rhode Island Director of Labor. He began serving in that position in February 2015.[1] He left office on February 22, 2021.[2]
Biography
Prior to becoming director of labor for the state of Rhode Island, Jensen worked in the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation for eight years. Toward the end of his time there, he served as deputy secretary from 2012 to 2014. Following former Maryland Secretary of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Alexander Sanchez's departure to become chief of staff to Baltimore's mayor in May 2012, Jensen briefly served as the interim secretary. He remained in this position until October 8, 2012, when Leonard Howie officially took over.[3]
Before his service in two state labor departments, Jensen served for eight years on the city council of Easton, Maryland.[1]
In addition to his public sector experience, Jensen briefly served as a professor of philosophy at Salisbury State University in Maryland.[1]
Education
- B.A. in history, Illinois State University
- M.A. in liberal education, St. John's College
- Ph.D. candidate in philosophy, the New School for Social Research in New York (did not complete)[1]
Political career
Rhode Island Director of Labor (2015-2021)
Jensen was appointed director of labor by Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and unanimously confirmed by the Rhode Island State Senate on February 11, 2015.[1] He left office on February 22, 2021.[2]
Interim Maryland Secretary of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (2012)
As deputy secretary of labor, licensing and regulation, Jensen was elevated to the position of interim secretary after the resignation of Secretary Alexander Sanchez in May 2012. Jensen remained in this post until Sanchez's permanent replacement, Leonard Howie, took over in October 2012. Upon Howie's appointment, Jensen returned to his post as deputy secretary for the department and remained there until 2014.[3]
See also
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- Labor Commissioner
- Rhode Island Director of Labor
- Maryland Secretary of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, "DLT Director Scott R. Jensen," accessed February 24, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Providence Journal, "Raimondo continues making nominations on her way out the door," February 24, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Baltimore Sun, "Maryland names interim labor secretary," May 17, 2012
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| Preceded by Charles Fogarty |
Rhode Island Director of Labor 2015 - 2021 |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Alexander Sanchez |
Maryland Secretary of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (Interim) May 2012–October 8, 2012 |
Succeeded by Leonard Howie |
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