Doctor R. Crants

Robert Crants
Born(1944-11-17)November 17, 1944
DiedFebruary 22, 2026(2026-02-22) (aged 81)
EducationLansing Central High School
Alma materUnited States Military Academy
Harvard University
OccupationBusinessman
Known forCo-founder of Corrections Corporation of America
SpouseShirley Crants
Children2 sons, including D. Robert Crants, III, 1 daughter

Doctor Robert Crants (November 17, 1944 – February 22, 2026) was an American businessman. He was a co-founder of the Corrections Corporation of America, and its chairman and chief executive officer from 1994 to 1999.