Mr. Bivens is a graduate of both the famed Defense Race Relations Institute (DRRI) and the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI). He assisted in establishing the Equal Opportunity Office for the Military District of Washington and managed the Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor and Investigator Training Programs for the National Guard Bureau. As a certified trainer of EEO Investigators, EEO Counselors, and curriculum developer of the EEO Counselor Training Program, "Walt" recommended, reviewed, and approved Settlement Agreements resulting from the agency ADR program. He also advised State and National Guard Bureau officials on policy, procedures, and case law regarding discrimination complaints. Additionally, Mr. Bivens has extensive experience in Leadership and Management Development, having provided consulting and training services to Hampton University.

Walt is a 20 year veteran of the US Army with experience as an Operations Analyst and as a Security and Counterintelligence Security Manager. His civilian and military decorations include civilian Exceptional Performance Awards 1995 through 2001; the Bronze Star Medal (Meritorious Service), Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal (Third Award).

Mr. Bivens holds a Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Administration from Saint Leo College, and three Associates Degrees, two in Computer Information Systems and Information Systems Technology from the Northern Virginia Community College, and a Liberal Arts Degree from the University of Maryland respectively. Walt has taken graduate level courses at Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary studying for a Master of Divinity Degree.

Mr. Bivens is married to the former Ida Fowler, and has four children, seven grandchildren, and one great grandson. He resides in Alexandria, Virginia.