William J. Hybl

William J. Hybl is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) and serves on the board of the International Republican Institute (IRI). A good friend of George W. Bush, Hybl is also a former advisor to President Ronald Reagan. In August 2001, Hybl was appointed by President Bush to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations." Hybl is Chairman, CEO and Trustee of the El Pomar Foundation, "one of the largest foundations in the Rocky Mountain region."

"Hybl was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from 1972 to 1973. Having received three consecutive presidential appointments, from 1992-1997, Mr. Hybl served as Vice-Chairman of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy." Hybl was also Assistant District Attorney of the Fourth Judicial District of Colorado. 

"The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) President William J. Hybl created the USOC Select Task Force on Drug Externalization (Task Force) on June 15, 1999." 

Affiliations

 * Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 56th Session
 * Former Special Counsel to the President of the United States (1981)
 * Chairman and CEO, El Pomar Foundation
 * Chairman of the Board, IFES
 * Member of the Board, International Republican Institute
 * Member, International Olympic Committee
 * Member of the Board, State Games of America 2005
 * Patron Councillor, Atlantic Council of the United States
 * Commissioner, Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education
 * President Emeritus, United States Olympic Committee
 * Commissioner, U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (1990-1997)
 * Trustee, Fund for American Studies

Websites

 * IFES.org website.
 * El Pomar Foundation, Community Resource Center, accessed May 27, 2005.

Biographical

 * William J. Hybl's IFES bio.
 * Biography of William J. Hybl, Senior Adviser, 56th United Nations General Assembly, 2001.
 * White House Press Release: "President Bush Intends to Nominate Six Individuals to Serve in his Administration," August 20, 2001: "The President intends to nominate William J. Hybl to be United States Representative to the General Assembly of the United Nations. He is currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the El Pomar Foundation, the largest foundation in the Rocky Mountain Region where he has served since 1973. Additionally, he is the President Emeritus of the United States Olympic Committee and served as President of the U.S. Olympic Committee from 1996 to 2000. His public service includes one year as Special Counsel to the President in 1981 and one term as a Member of the Colorado House of Representatives in 1972 and 1973. Hybl served as Vice Chairman of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy from 1990 to 1997 and as Rocky Mountain Panel Chair for the White House Fellowship Program from 1986 to 1990. He is a graduate of Colorado College and the University of Colorado Law School."
 * William J. Hybl, Civilian Aide To The Secretary of the Army (CASA), 5th Army, 5tharmy.army.mil, accessed May 27, 2005.
 * "William J. Hybl Elected Chairman of the IFES Board," ifes.org, March 11, 2003.
 * Press Release: "Gov. Bill Owens today announced the appointment of William J. Hybl of Colorado Springs to the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education," March 23, 2005.

Articles & Commentary

 * Christopher Bollyn, "The Internationalists and U.S. Politicos Behind the Flawed Elections in Iraq - and the U.S.," American Free Press, February 3, 2005.