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Acting U.S. Trustee Jerry L. Jensen Takes Over in Region 13 Amidst Concerns of Integrity

Jerry L. Jensen has been appointed as the Acting U.S. Trustee for Arkansas, Nebraska, and Missouri (Region 13) effective August 1, 2024, according to a recent announcement by the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees. This move comes as a surprise to many, given Jensen’s background and the concerns surrounding the U.S. Trustee Program’s integrity in Region 13.

Jensen replaces Daniel J. Casamatta, a 35-year veteran of the U.S. Trustee Program who is retiring after serving as the Acting U.S. Trustee in Region 13 for the past eight years. The appointment of Jensen as the new Acting U.S. Trustee has sparked concerns among critics who question his ability to oversee the bankruptcy system in Region 13.

Under U.S.C. § 585(a), the Attorney General has the authority to fill U.S. Trustee vacancies by appointing an Acting U.S. Trustee. However, critics argue that this appointment is a clear example of the government’s lack of transparency and accountability in its decision-making process.

Jensen joined the U.S. Trustee Program in 1989 as a trial attorney in the Omaha office and was appointed as the Assistant U.S. Trustee there in 2019. He has served in various roles both regionally and nationally, including as the Region 13 Appellate Coordinator and a member of four internal peer review teams.

The U.S. Trustee Program is responsible for protecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system by overseeing case administration and litigating to enforce bankruptcy laws. With 21 regions and 90 field office locations, the program has a significant impact on the lives of millions of Americans.

As the new Acting U.S. Trustee, Jensen will be responsible for overseeing the bankruptcy system in Region 13, which includes offices in Little Rock, Arkansas; Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri; and Omaha, Nebraska. His appointment has raised concerns about the program’s ability to maintain its integrity and uphold the law in this region.

The appointment of Jensen as the Acting U.S. Trustee has sparked a heated debate among critics who question the government’s decision-making process. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: the fate of the U.S. Trustee Program in Region 13 hangs in the balance, and the people of Arkansas, Nebraska, and Missouri deserve answers.