Bardwell’s civic engagements include his work as a Board Member for Friends of the Haven, as board membership with Volunteers of America, Colorado branch.  Bob also volunteers for assists Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Service during on-air pledge drives and with fundraising activities.  Previously he served on the Boards of Family Homestead, Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Service,, and Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District.

Bardwell graduated with a BA in Public Administration from University of the Pacific(Stockton, CA), and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX). He has two sons; the oldest is married and lives in Portland OR, and the youngest is a student at UNC (Greeley, CO).