Tolman Geffs has enjoyed a lifelong fascination with science, holds BS and MS degrees in mechanical engineering, plus a California Professional Engineer’s license. At the time of this story (1961), Mr. Geffs headed a small Advanced Design group in the Missile Division of Douglas Aircraft. At age 27, he was the youngest member of the team.

Per his plan, he graduated Harvard Business School with an MBA in 1964 and was occupied with Space Launch and Flight Safety projects for the next decade. An entrepreneur at heart, he then founded a very successful publishing company of which he remained CEO and majority shareholder until his retirement in October, 1997. The September 11, 2001 attack ended Mr. Geffs retirement and culminated in this book.

Physically active, Mr. Geffs paddles outrigger canoes, single-hands a 69 foot ultra-light displacement sailboat, and skis. He and his wife Jill, to whom this book is dedicated, also enjoy ballroom dancing, and travel extensively. They reside in Southern California.