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Hal Bidlack, Ph.D.
1970 Anasazi Court
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919
www.linkedin.com/in/halbidlack
Hal@HalBidlack.com • 719-210-1578
Offering a diverse background in academia, politics, policy development, research, and
military. Extensive experience in national security and environmental policy formation
gained through service as the Director of Global Environmental Affairs at the National
Security Council at the White House, conducting high-level research and authoring position
papers and speeches for the President, Vice President, and other national leaders.
Military service includes roles as an operational leader and as an educator at the
prestigious US Air Force Academy. Highly experienced writer and speaker with
outstanding communications skills. Particular interest in national security policy, and
where that impacts environmental policy concerns.
Education
PhD – Political Science, University of Michigan. Dissertation “Swords as Plowshares:
The Military’s Environmental Role.”
MA – Political Science, University of Michigan. Thesis: “The Impact of Congressional
Elections on Presidential Behavior.”
BA – Political Science / Economics, University of Michigan.
Career Highlights
Senior Research Fellow, Center for Climate and Security. (2014-present)
Member, Consensus for American Security, American Security Project. (2014 – present)
Senate Staff / Constituent Services, US Senator Michael Bennet (CO). 2011 – 2015.
Chairman, El Paso County Democratic Party, 2010.
Member, Service Academies Merit Selection Committee for Sen. Mark Udall. 2009 –
2010.
Commissioner, 4th Judicial Performance Review Commission (CO). Appointed by Colorado
Governor Bill Ritter. 2009 - 2013
Candidate for US Congress, Colorado CD-5. 2008.
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science - U.S. Air Force Academy. 2006-2008.
US Air Force active service, 1980 – 2010. Distinguished service included:
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science - U.S. Air Force Academy.
Sixteen years teaching and staff experience over the period 1988 to 2010.
Director of Global Environmental Affairs, National Security Council, The White
House.
Deputy Director of US Air Force Institute for National Security Studies.
Air Force Security Forces member.
Action Officer, the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks, the Pentagon.

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Deputy Director of Security Programs and Military Advisor, Office of the
Coordinator of US Assistance to the Former Soviet States, US State Department.
Instructor / Commander, Minute-Man III ICBM weapon system.
Scholarly Papers, Presentations, and Courses Taught
 “The Impact of Global Climate Change on National and International Security,”
DOD Policy Paper.
 “Interagency Cooperation on Environmental Security: The White House
Perspective,” INSS Policy Paper.
 “The Wakeup Call,” The Windstar Journal.
 “Global Warming and National Security”, Presentation to the
Colorado/Wyoming Political Science Association.
 “Global Warming and National Security”, Presentation to Colorado Council on
International Organizations.
 “American National Government and National Security”
 “International Relations and National Security Policy”
 “The Politics of the Judiciary and the Supreme Court”
 “The American Presidency”
 “The American Congress”
 “Environmental Politics and Environmental Security”
 “Research Methods”
Military Awards
 Meritorious Service Medal with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
 Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
 Combat Readiness Medal
 National Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star
 Humanitarian Service Medal
 Air Force Achievement Medal
 Force Protection Badge
 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
 (others, full list available on request)

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Memberships
 Life Member – Disabled American Veterans
 Member – American Legion
 Member – Military Officers Association of America
Interest, Skills, Activities
Appears before audiences around the nation portraying the Founding Father, Alexander
Hamilton, in the Chautauqua method (1996 to Present). Performances begin with
unscripted monologue, followed by audience questions on any subject from any time
period, answered in character as Hamilton. Has appeared before numerous and diverse
audiences, to include debates with “Thomas Jefferson” televised nationally on C-SPAN.
Additional information can be found at www.HamiltonLives.com