SENIOR KAPPAS SPOTLIGHT
ated in the Alaskan frontiers to detect Soviet Missile nuclear attacks. This experience prepared him to expand his career into the laser technology industry in early 1964 at KORAD Laser Systems, a Division of the Union Carbide Corporation. As a laser systems specialist, Hal traveled throughout the United States and the world introduc- ing advanced new laser technologies to the fields of scientific research and industrial applications. In 1974, Walker joined
Designator System into the U.S. Army inven- tory. Mr. Walker retired in 1989 from the man- agement team of the Hughes Aircraft Compa- ny . He then served until 2010 as president and CEO of TECH PLUS, an international laser tech- nology consultant group. The group participated in national projects such as the Laser Induced Plasma Fusion at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Walker was appointed to be a JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador in 2000. In this role he participates as a speaker and specialist in space - related technology
issues. His responsibili- ties are promoting public education and develop- ment of local community awareness and benefits regarding space technol- ogy and deep space fu- ture exploration. He is a Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Educator Associate, board member, OASIS chapter of the National Space Society and mem- ber of the Downtown Los Angeles Rotary Club. Hal is a graduate of Pacific Christian College (Cum Laude) with a BS Degree, Business Tech- nology Management.
the Hughes Aircraft Company where he
participated in develop- ing and placing the first Tactical Laser Target
Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 mission Astronaut, and Hal Walker. Walker with members of the A-MAN STEM International Science Center.
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