Charles Hess developed the technique of inference reading while earning his B.A. in political science at the University of Rochester. By reading outside his field of study, he found he was able to create connections and piece together a more realistic perspective of world economic, political and social events. Recognizing the implications of inference reading for business, Mr. Hess helped develop its steady growth and development. In 1980, as a leader in the field, he helped found Inferential Focus.

Kenneth Hey, managing partner and writer, holds an M.A. in Renaissance Humanities and a Ph.D. in American Studies (1973, Emory University). Mr. Hey received a Fulbright Lectureship to the University of Rome, Italy for 1976-1977. He also participated in a National Endowment for the Humanities grant (1980, Berkeley, California). In 1985, he received a Silver Award at the Houston International Film Festival for his feature-length documentary, Southern Voices, American Dreams, an overview of the American South in the 1970’s. In 1985, after fourteen years as a professor at Brooklyn College (CUNY) where he served as Chairman of the Film Department, he became a partner at Inferential Focus. Also once a film critic for USA Today magazine, Mr. Hey’s continuing achievements in diverse fields contribute a unique dimension to research and published reports at Inferential Focus. His writing has appeared in the popular, professional, and scholarly press.