| Harold
S. Jensen, D.E., Class of '52
Dr. Harold S. Jensen, a 1952 civil engineering
graduate of Michigan Tech, is Chairman of Metropolitan Structures,
a major developer throughout the U.S. and Canada. After serving
with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Korea, Hal began
his career with Brennan Construction Company. In 1957, he
earned an M.B.A. from the Harvard Graduate School of Business.
He then moved into urban development work, holding positions
with several private companies including assistant vice president
for real estate for Penn Central Railroad. In 1970, he became
vice president for real estate for Illinois Central Industries.
He was promoted to group vice president in 1972. He became
a partner with Metropolitan Structures in 1977.
Throughout his career he has been a supporter
of Michigan Tech. He is a Life Trustee of the Michigan Tech
Fund, serving 13 years as a trustee, including a two-year
term as president. He was a vice-chair of the Century II Campaign.
Among his honors are the Board of Control Silver Medal (1974),
an Honorary Doctor of Engineering Degree (1979), Chi Epsilon
Honor Member (1981), and the 1991 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
He is a past president and life trustee of the Urban Land
Institute, was founding president of the Urban Land Foundation,
and is a director of Northern Trust Bank/Lake Forest, Associated
Bank/Chicago and Lake Forest Hospital. |
