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Bryan Fearey

After high school, I completed my BS in Chemistry at Wichita State University (WSU) and then went to Iowa State University (ISU) to get my PhD in Physical Chemistry. While at ISU, I met my now wife (Maureen Connolly) and then moved to Los Alamos, NM where I began my career at Los Alamos National Laboratory. After 40+ years in National Security, I retired (but continue to consult on the side). I have returned to my music, now playing in our local band, symphony and now have an organized a semi-professional saxophone quintet. We now travel extensively, while I continue to be active in music, golf, bowling and billiards.



CAREER summary (see below for "non-career"):
(1979) BS in Chemistry, Minors: Math, Physics, Biology, Wichita State University,
(1986) PhD in Physical Chemistry, Iowa State University

Career spanned over 40+ years of high-level expertise working in the national security arena at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and the Department of Defense (DoD). Completed PhD at Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory (DOE). Over 150 peer-reviewed publications and over 75 invited talks.

Early research focused on condensed-matter physics, laser spectroscopy, and ultrasensitive detection -- and their application to national security missions.

Served at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and in the US Government. Roles included Director of the National Security Office, Senior National Security Science Advisor, Program Manager, Technical Staff Member, and DoD's Official U.S. Science Advisor for Treaty negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.

Served again at the Pentagon as the Senior Science & Policy Advisor in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Policy (OUSD(P)). Focused on nuclear and extended deterrence, strategic stability, and arms control issues. Worked directly on the 2018 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR).

Awards included: DoD award for Exceptional Public Service, two LANL Distinguished Performance Awards and four NNSA Awards of Excellence.

Graduated three PhD students and one Masters student, and mentored numerous other Postdocs, PhD, Masters, Bachelors and Undergraduate students, as well as many LANL staff members. Continues to mentor several early-career professionals.

Retired from LANL in 2018, and continues to consult for the US Government on a part-time basis.

Mentoring: Continues to Mentor five early-career national security professionals.

Career Highlights
(2018 - Present): Consultant - Senior National Security Policy & Nuclear Weapons Advisor
(2018): LANL - Senior Executive Advisor
(2016-18): DoD - Senior Science & Policy Advisor, (OUSD(P))
(2009-16) LANL - Director, National Security Office (NSO)
(2006-09) Senior National Security Science & Policy Advisor, Weapons Physics Directorate
(2001-06) Senior Advisor: Office of National Security Planning and Analysis (NSP&A)
(1999-2001: DoD: Science & Policy Advisor to OUSD(AT&L) and Member of Treaty Negotiations Delegation (Geneva, Switzerland)
(1986-99) LANL: IAEA Safeguards, Fissile Materials, Nuclear Monitoring, Start III, Cut-Off Treaty, and Fundamental Research and Development

Academic Positions: Adjunct Professor Claremont University; Adjunct Professor of Public Policy, University of New Mexico; Adjunct Professor Texas A&M University; Adjunct Professor of Physics, Colorado State University

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NON-Career: Highlights --

Musician: Bb Clarinet and Saxophone (Soprano, Alto and Tenor). Play in the Los Alamos Community Winds as Principal Clarinet, and in the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra. Began a high-level Saxophone Quintet that performs in Los Alamos and Santa Fe (see: SaxAtomix.org). Offers clarinet lessons to next generation of musicians.

Non-profits: Committee member and funder of the Los Alamos Employees Scholarship Fund (LASEF) that provides College Scholarships to students from Northern New Mexico for over 6 years.

In 2020, Bryan Fearey and Maureen Connolly (his wife) established an endowed $10,000, 4-year Scholarship focused on Science and the Arts.

Memberships: YMCA Board, LASEF Member, LACW: President, Advisor, and Conference Organizer

Sports: Active golfer, bowler and billards player in various leagues.

Other: Collector of Native American Arts (pottery, fetishes, kachinas, etc.) and Antique Marbles.

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