Briefly: born in Benton, KY 1941, honor graduate of Murray State University and University of Tennessee graduate School of Social Work; lived and/or worked in KY, TN, IN, NH, ME, NY, MA; traveled in 19 countries and all but 2 USA states; father of 4 children - (much published son, Prof Dr Cary Siress); continuing studies at Harvard and over 300 professional workshops/seminars/training over past 40 yrs.; worked/studied in many fields, with focus on Human Behavior and Human Services Program design/leadership - titles = high school teacher, Psychiatric Social Worker, Therapist, Program Administrator, Executive Director, CEO, Consultant, Vice President, Executive Administrator, plus various leadership positions on various Boards of various organizations/corporations. Currently retired in Asheville, NC; politically active; Co-organizer of Asheville Skeptics; Co-leader of Asheville Idea Salon. Previously published papers with Dr. Jeffrey Salloway, PhD, and at Yale Club, NYC; published two eBooks in past year.