John Feeney, Ph.D., is a husband, dad, psychologist and retired professional poker player. He is now a writer and social activist.
John grew up in the Phoenix area, went to college in Boulder, then graduate school in San Diego where he spent the next twenty years. In June of 2004 he moved with his family to Mount Vernon, Iowa to enjoy the benefits of a classic American small town. From the start of his two year stay in Iowa, he was struck, however, by the effect on the area of ongoing residential development, including changes sure to come if development proceeded as planned. That inspired him to launch this site and sparked a growing interest in environmental issues. He and his family now live in Colorado. His current blog, Growth is Madness!, had its roots in the Small Town Project.
