Occupation: Research and Development Company Executive
Born: Portland, Oregon, November 25, 1941
Education:
PhD, Oregon State University (1973)
BS, Gonzaga University, Magna Cum Laude (1963)
Career:
Senior Technical Director, Science Applications International Corporation (2004-2018)
Senior Technical Director, Leidos Corporation (2004-2018)
President, John Battilega Associates, Littleton, CO (1999-2004)
Corporate Vice President, General Manager, Research Director, Science Applications International Corporation, Englewood, CO (1973-1999)
Staff Engineer, Martin Marietta Corporation, Denver, CO (1971-1973)
Research Assistant, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA (1965)
Research Assistant, Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton, OR (1961-1962)
Career Related:
Adjunct Professor, Senior Lecturer, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver (2000-2002); Member, Several Advisory Panels, United States Government, Washington D.C. (1980-2018); Lecturer, Defense and Intelligence Colleges (1978-Present); Seminar Developer, Over 20 Seminars on Defense Planning Topics, Washington D.C. (1973-Present); Senior Consultant, Various United States Government Agencies, Washington D.C. (1973-Present); Director, Strategic Research on Defense Policy, Planning and International Issues, United States Government National Security Organizations, Washington D.C. (1973-Present); Director, Foreign Systems Research Center, SAIC, Englewood, CO (1978-1999); Member, Soviet Red Team, United States Strategic Defense Initiative, United States Department of Defense, Washington D.C. (1985-1990); Member, AirLand Battle Future Special Study Group, U.S. Army, Fort Leavenworth, KS (1988); Member, Modeling and Simulation Review Committee, United States Space Command, Colorado Springs, CO (1986); Member, United States Defense Science Board, Washington D.C. (1984-1985); Member, Select Committee on Computer Technology, National Defense University, Washington D.C. (1983); Adjunct Professor, National Intelligence University, Washington D.C.
Military:
Major, U.S. Army (1963-1971)
Civic:
Coach, Youth Baseball, Littlewood, CO (1975-1998); President, Parish Council, St. Jude Catholic Church, Lakewood, CO (1972-1974); Coach, Youth Baseball, Lakewood, CO
Creative Works:
Author, Editor, “The Military Applications of Modeling” (1984); Contributor, Chapters, Books; Contributor, Articles, Professional Journals; Contributor, Research Monographs
Awards:
Vance Wanner Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement, Military Operations Research Society (2019); Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017); Decorated Vietnamese Cross Of Gallantry (1968); Bronze Star (1968); Meritorious Service Medal (1968); Eagle Scout (1955)
Memberships:
Board of Directors, MORS (1983-1985); American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; IEEE; Denver Council on Foreign Relations; INFORMS; International Institute of Strategic Studies
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Family:
Son of Ercole Anthony Battilega and Odelia Frances Battilega
Married: Nancy Ann Scott (5/2/1964)
Children: Catherine; Edward; Michael; David
Five Grand Children
Hobbies:
Travel; Reading; Fishing; Baseball; Bridge
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in Finance and Business – 2009-2010, 37th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who In Finance and Business – 2004-2005, 34th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2006, 60th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in America – 2005, 59th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in the World – 2016, 33rd Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in the World – 2015, 32nd Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in the World – 2014, 31st Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in the World – 2013, 30th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in the World – 2012, 29th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in the World – 2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in the World – 2010, 27th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the World – 2004, 21st Edition (pub. 2003)
