I generally don't post...preferring to just read along the various strings...but I did want to put my two cents in too (much as Dan Herbert suggested). I've known Bobby Schaal for over ten years and know him to be an incredible person. He is very intelligent and has basically run ATF's arson training program for years. He was responsible for the ATF Advanced Cause and Origin Class as well as many Arson for Prosecutor's classes both at the Federal Law Enforcement Center as well as through out the United States and Canada. This is just the tip of the iceberg for the classes and seminars that he coordinated and/or taught at. You can ask anyone in the UK, Canada, US and many other countries and they all know Bobby and the enthusiasm that he brings when he coordinates and instructs at the various schools and/or seminars.

Bobby has been active in the IAAI on the International level serving on the Boars of Director's for the past six years. Throughout this time, the Board has moved in a very distinct direction...ensuring that the IAAI continues to utilize science as the basis for origin and cause determinations. He was a vital part of the CFITrainer.net program and was key to its eventual implementation.

I know most of you don't know me but I can definitely attest to the character of Bobby Schaal and it is my sincere believe that he will be an incredible president of the IAAI and will ensure that the entire organization continues to move in the right direction. If you are an IAAI member, I hope that you will take the time to vote and if you do so, you'd vote for Bobby.

Thanks

dan heenan