Dr. Lemmon earned his doctoral degree from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with concentrations in Organizational Leadership and Business Psychology and his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology and clinical social work from Towson University and the University of Maryland respectively. Professional experiences as a Director of a hospital-based addictions program, employee assistance professional, and behavioral health/risk management consultant led to his doctoral work integrating leadership, addictions, and systems theory for his qualitative research and dissertation. Joe’s work with families, organizations, and groups involves a systems-oriented approach with an emphasis on structural dynamics, personality characteristics, and leadership style.