Richard Weiblinger brings a unique skill set and perspective to the Chertoff Group having served in the Legislative and Executive branches of the U.S. Government and in the private sector on a range of critical policy issues, including public health, bioterrorism preparedness, emerging homeland security technologies, and a strong understanding of the Federal budget and appropriations process during his career as a staffer in the U.S. Senate. At the Chertoff Group, Mr. Weiblinger works with a range of clients to provide his first-hand knowledge of trends and requirements in national and global security to better position the private sector to provide critical capabilities to enhance security both at home and abroad.