The Honorable Walt Blackman is a combat veteran and former Arizona House of Representatives member. With his
election win, Walt was the first Republican African American in the history of Arizona elected to the Arizona House of Representatives. Walt is a constitutional scholar who served as Chairman of the Judiciary committee.
Legislative Career:
During Walt's Time in elected office, Walt served on several committees. Chairman of Judiciary, Chairman of the Criminal Justice Reform, Vice Chairmen of the State and International Affairs and Regulatory Affairs committees. In 2019, Governor Dough Ducey appointed Walt as the Education Commissioner and education of States.
Walt is a public policymaker and a combat veteran with two decades of operational and military leadership in the military. Walt served his country with distinction and honor throughout his career.
Military Career:
Walt earned several military awards while serving his country, the Bronze Star Medal for combat actions in Iraq and the Meritorious Service Medal for 21 years of honorable active-duty service.
Post-Military:
After his retirement in 2016, Walt founded and is President & CEO of WB Mediation and Consulting Services.
Speaking Experience:
Walt has spoken at over 350 events throughout Arizona and the country, with audience sizes from 100 to 5,000, this past year in 2022. Mr. Blackman has extensive experience speaking to large crowds on leadership, motivational topics, critical thinking, company growth, public policy, election security, and veteran issues.
Additionally, Walt has a wide range of experience doing workshops on motivational leadership at symposiums for high school students, university students, and Arizona House and Senate members.
Recognitions:
The Freshmen Rookie of the year in the 54th Legislative Session, 2019 Legislator of the Year, Best of the Best at the Capitol, and 2020 Best Political Rising Star.
Media & News Interviews:
Walt has been interviewed by national news outlets on Fox News, New Max, ABC Arizona Central, Cronkite News, and HBO profiles. Walt has done numerous radio and podcast interviews and local news. Over the past few years.
Literary Work:
Walt is writing a book,' A Soldiers' Promise my 17 Days in Fallujah, Iraq, which is due to be released in late March 2023. A Soldier's Promise is a story about the fight for Fallujah, told through the eyes of one man who was there during the Iraq war. It is not just a story about fighting in Iraq but about leadership, sacrifice, personal courage, and integrity.
The book explores what it means to be an American soldier at war and at home. It asks questions: What does it mean to be an American? How do we live up to our ideals? And how can we make sure that all Americans share those ideals?
Articles:
Over the past few years, Walt has written 14 articles and ops on his Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walt-blackman-67a268119/.