CRA, Inc. Appoints Robert Stephan Executive Vice President
Summary
“Bob joining CRA is an exciting new development and an integral part of CRA’s going forward strategy.” Following a 24-year career in the U.S. Air Force, where he held a variety of key operational and command positions in the Joint Special Operations community, Mr. Stephan joined the newly created White House Office of Homeland Security as Director for Domestic Protection Planning and led a post-September 11, 2001, national vulnerability assessment as a handpicked member of the Vice President’s National Preparedness Task Force.“I am also excited to be part of a team respected on a national scale for its subject-matter expertise and the quality of its people.” Mr. Stephan is a graduate of the USAF Academy, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science.From its headquarters in Alexandria, VA, and from satellite offices in New York City and Louisiana, CRA provides expert guidance to all levels of government, as well as the private sector, in the prevention of, response to, mitigation of, and recovery from natural and manmade emergencies, often focusing on incident command, emergency management, public health, and transportation.“Bob joining CRA is an exciting new development and an integral part of CRA’s going forward strategy.”Following a 24-year career in the U.S. Air Force, where he held a variety of key operational and command positions in the Joint Special Operations community, Mr. Stephan joined the newly created White House Office of Homeland Security as Director for Domestic Protection Planning and led a post-September 11, 2001, national vulnerability assessment as a handpicked member of the Vice President’s National Preparedness Task Force.His clients also included various State and local government agencies and private-sector corporations.“I am very excited to be joining an organization committed to the homeland security mission in many important areas,” said Mr. Stephan.