Richard Stenbakken received the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with the Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, in addition to numerous other awards.
LOVELAND, CO, January 24, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Richard Stenbakken with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Stenbakken celebrates many years of experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With more than 35 years of professional experience, Dr. Stenbakken was the director of chaplaincy ministries worldwide for the Seventh-day Adventist Church from 1992 to 2005. Prior to obtaining this role, he was a command chaplain for the United States Army in Alaska from 1989 to 1992, and Division Chaplain for the fourth infantry at Fort Carson from 1986 to 1989, and director of the Aliamanu Family Life Center from 1982 to 1986. From 1978 to 1982, Dr. Stenbakken was a member of the Chaplain Board at Fort Monmouth (a part of the Office of the Chief of Chaplains), and from 1974 to 1978 he was a family life center director at Fort Leonard Wood. Earlier in his career, he was a division support command chaplain at Fort Lewis from 1971 to 1973 and a battalion chaplain in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971.
Dr. Stenbakken began his career as a student at Union College, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in 1962. He continued his studies with Andrews University, receiving a Master of Arts in 1964 and a Masters of Divinity in 1965. He subsequently studied at Chapman College, where he completed a Master of Arts in 1974. Dr. Stenbakken concluded his studies with Columbia University, earning a Master of Education in 1980 and a Doctor of Education in 1989.
A respected voice in his industry, Dr. Stenbakken has been affiliated with a number of professional organizations. He is a member of the American Association of Sex Educators and Counselors, the Sex Information and Education Council of the United States, and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. He has spoken at numerous engagements in the United States, including at the US Senate and the Pentagon as well as internationally, and he has authored, coauthored, and edited numerous books and publications in his areas of interest.
Throughout his career, Dr. Stenbakken has been celebrated for his contributions. For his military service, he received the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with the Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, in addition to numerous other awards. He has been featured in numerous publications, including Who's Who in the West and Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Dr. Richard Stenbakken has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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