General Overview
Paul completed his Doctorate in Metaphysics in the Fall of 2011, with his dissertation on The Metaphysics of Sound. Paul is also a psi counselor and ordained minister in the Interfaith Church of Metaphysics. He is the Field Director for the Springfield, MO area. As the Second Vice President for the School of Metaphysics branches and past National Treasurer he often engages in larger fundraising efforts, organizational development, grantwriting and stewardship. He has taught and lectured in Indianapolis, IN and has directed branches of the SOM in Columbia, MO, Tulsa, OK, Webster Groves, MO and Springfield, MO. He often lectures on applied concentration and mind skills for parents and children.
Paul holds a BS in Biology from Cornell and an MBA from Butler and enjoys speaking to business and professional groups. He is also a conductor of intuitive reports, serving people in four cities to greater self-awareness through intuitive research. A Renaissance man, Paul is an artist, composer, musician, writer, storyteller, scientist, carpenter, grantwriter, world traveler, husband and father of 9-year-old Alexandra and 6-year-old Vivienna.
School of Metaphysics Education
Doctorate of Metaphysics, 2011
Psi Counseling Certificate, 2007
Ordination, Interfaith Church of Metaphysics, 2005
Doctorate of Divinity, 2005
Qui Docet Discit, 2001
College of Metaphysics, 1998-1999
Respondere, 1996
Leadership Positions
SOM Springfield, MO, 2011-present, Field Director.
SOM Columbia, MO, 1997-98. Director.
SOM Tulsa, OK, 2000-01. Director.
SOM Webster Groves, MO, 2001-02. Director.
SOM Springfield, MO, 2007 Director, 2008-2009, Field Director.
SOM Columbia, MO, 2009-2011, Field Director
Missouri Board of Bulk Mailers, Columbia, MO. 2007.
Dallas County Betterment Association, Buffalo, MO. 2005-2009, Treasurer.
Board of Governors, School of Metaphysics, 2005-2010, National Treasurer
Board of Governors, School of Metaphysics, 2012 to present, 2nd Vice President
Intuitive Reports Conductor, School of Metaphysics, 2005 to present.
Camp Niangua, 1999. Counselor.
Traditional Education
M.B.A., Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. August, 1995.
Emphasis in non-profit administration.
Jordan College of the Arts, Indianapolis, Indiana. 1988-1992.
Applied music theory. Principle Guitar.
B.S., Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. May, 1987.
Major in Biological Sciences (Field Biology & Ecology). Minor in Communication Arts.
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. 1985.
Music theory and audio production.
Seminars, Conferences, Training
Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, Indianapolis, Indiana. 1992, 1997.
CASE member (CASE 6 regional conference), San Diego, CA.
APRA member (national conference)
NSFRE (associate member)
Planned Giving Society (associate member)
Martial Arts study: Kempo Aiki Jujitsu, Shorinji Ru Karate, Aikido
International Sound Healing Conference, Santa Fe, NM
Powers of Ten Seminar, multiple cities in Midwest
Work History
Holcomb Research Institute, Indianapolis, IN. Water research assistant.
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN. Development Coordinator.
Indy Express Band, Indianapolis, IN. Audio Technician.
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Annual Fund director.
Trader Publishing, Tulsa, OK. Contract Photographer.
Missouri Humanities Council, St. Louis, MO. Development Associate.
Delegations
People to People Ambassador Program, India, 1999
Parliament of the World’s Religions, Capetown, South Africa, 1999
Parliament of the World’s Religions, Melbourne, Australia, 2009
Lectures and Presentations Given
AARP, St. Louis, MO
Mensa, St. Louis, MO
Borders Books, Tulsa, OK
St. Lukes Methodist Singles Club, Indianapolis, IN
Rotary Club, Lebanon, MO
Rotary Club, Buffalo, MO
Jesuit High School, Indianapolis, IN
Chamber of Commerce, Springfield, MO
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Springfield Paralegal Association, Springfield, MO
Church of Divine Science, St. Louis, MO, multiple classes and sermons.
Near Death Experience Group, St. Louis, MO
Lebanon High School, Lebanon, MO
Continuing education classes, St. Louis, MO
Numerous fairs, festivals, booths, fundraisers through SOM
Numerous library lectures through SOM.
Media Appearances
Springfield, MO: multiple radio and TV appearances, newspaper interviews
St. Louis, MO: multiple radio and TV appearances, newspaper interviews
Tulsa, OK: multiple radio and TV appearances, newspaper interviews
Columbia, MO: multiple radio and TV appearances, newspaper interviews
Indianapolis, IN: multiple radio and TV appearances
Publications & Productions
Contributing author to Universal Peace Covenant, 1996
Editor, Constellation of Truth
Contributing author to Thresholds Journal, 1997–
Contributing author to Peacemaking, Nine Lessons for Changing Yourself, Your Relationships & Your World
Contributing author to Master Living, Ten Essential Life Skills for Health Prosperity, Success & Peace of Mind
Contributing author to DreamTime, Experiences of Universal Laws While Down Under
Contributing author and editor to SOM/ICOM hymnal
The Invitation, Windyville, MO, Louisville, KY, Dallas, TX, Melbourne, AU (as the 14th Dalai Lama)
Hope, Music to Inspire CD
Lucid Dreaming CD
Best Metaphysical Jazz for Enlightenment CD
Production and Engineering
VisionQuest DVD (soundtrack)
Silver Cord DVD (soundtrack)
Satyagraha CD
Christmas in the Peace Dome CD
Peace Journey CD
dOMe Meditation cassette
Journey of a Student DVD (soundtrack)
Peacemaking DVD (soundtrack)
Universal Hour of Peace cassette
Looking Forward to Millennium Changes cassette
PeaceMakers: Songs for Young Souls cassette and songbook
Kanakam Meditation cassette
Mystical Children, the Three New Races cassette