I "think" (warning! warning! warning!)(grin) I recall a "basic" formula of 1 sqft of vent opening per 150-200 sqft of attick floor space.
You are certainly correct that the first thing DSpanoudakis needs to do is to ensure that he has proper vent opening into the attic. It sounds like he seriously needs to get som soffit venting installed, as the two gable vents just won't cut it.