Paul J McKenneyDr. Paul J. McKenney EdD is a retired U.S. Army Colonel who served 30 years as an aviation officer in all components of the Army, including the Regular Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve. He served in assignments across the United States, Gemany, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan. He is an Excellent Graduate of the Air War College and a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Army War College. He led a Canadian Army team in Afghanistan, served as Director of Facilitation for strategic war games at the Center for Strategic Leadership and as Course Director for Strategic Leadership in Current and Future Warfare at the United States Army War College. He is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, focused on strategic leadership and national-security issues. Paul earned a baccalaureate degree in humanistic studies with an emphasis in world studies, philosophy, and history. He holds master's degrees in public administration and strategic studies, and a doctorate in educational leadership. Paul served as an elected municipal leader as Chairman of the Town Council of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. He also served as president of the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG), Maine, overseeing collaboration of governance issues across 26 municipalities and as chairman of the region's federally established Economic Development District. In these roles, he and his dedicated colleagues established the Seven Principles of Sustainability in 2008 that were universally adopted by GPCOG's 26-member municipalities. This focus on principles as a foundation for governing led to steady growth in the regional economy, stronger communities, and a cleaner environment for all to enjoy. As a business leader, Paul serves as the president and CEO of a wealth-management firm and has 30 years of experience as a leader in the financial-services industry. He holds designations as a Certified Financial Planner(R), and Accredited Investment Fiduciary(R) along with numerous securities licenses. As a community volunteer, Paul served on the executive board of Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of Americaand as president of the council's National Eagle Scout Association chapter. Paul believes in active constructive engagement by all. and he espouses an independent political perspective based upon facts, where all parties practice reasonable compromise and consideration of others. Read More Read Less