ICF DIRECTORS (in alphabetical order)

Eva Cecil e-mail: evacecil@aol.com Canine Search Specialist, Human Remains Detection Canine Handler, Instructor & Test Evaluator Eva got involved in Search and Rescue activities in 1990 with her first dog Shasta. She trained and State certified her in wilderness, evidence and cadaver. Her certified dog today is a Border Collie named Ness and they specialize in Human Remains Detection. Eva and Ness enjoy teaching Human Remains Detection seminars in the US and in Czech Republic to Czech Police K9 handlers and to various Search and Rescue groups. Instructor and Test Evaluator for: Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) - resource of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's / Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office Institute for Canine Forensics Member of: Office of Emergency Services California Task Force-3 Institute for Canine Forensics California State Coroner’s Association Santa Clara Archaeological Society NASA Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) - resource of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's / Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office

Shirley Hammond e-mail: shirham@sbcglobal.net Canine Search Specialist, Instructor and Test Evaluator Shirley has more than 30 years of SAR experiences. Has certified three of her own dogs in area search, cadaver, disaster, evidence and water. As a Training Advisor she has mentored many teams through the SAR certification process. Shirley is involved in a research project using certified disaster dogs and wilderness dogs to determine live versus dead scent. Instructor and Test Evaluator for: Institute for Canine Forensics Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) - resource of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's / Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office State of California Office of Emergency Services (OES) Cadaver Certification CA/ FEMA US&R Response Canine Search Specialist Training Course CA/FEMA/ International Disaster Canine Instructor and Evaluator Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics CA OES /FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Response System (US&R) California OES, former member, Canine Search Specialist Working Group State of Califronia / Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 3 NASAR Life Member SARDUS Network of Canine Detection Services Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) - resource of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's / Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office California State Coroner's Association Santa Clara Archaeological Society NASA Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART)

Adela Morris e-mail: Adela@prusik.com Canine Search Specialist, Test Evaluator & Instructor Since 1986 Adela has been involved in search and rescue, specializing in human remains detection. She has trained and certified her dogs in Area/Wilderness searching, Human Remains Detection (land and water), and Evidence Searching. She now specializes solely in Human Remains Detection with her dogs. She is the founder of the Institute for Canine Forensics, Director and founder of Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) a volunteer resource for the County of Santa Clara Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office. She is also conducting research on residual scent in an unused building. How long can a trained dog locate residual scent from various decomposing human remains. Consultant for CSI Crime Scene Investigation television program. Instructor and Test Evaluator for: Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) - resource of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's / Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office Institute for Canine Forensics Instructor for Canine Decon Canine First Aid Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics Office of Emergency Services California Task Force-3 NASA Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) - resource of the County Santa Clara Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office

Patti O'Neill-Esposito e-mail: patti@rundquistcpa.com Human Remains Detection Canine Handler Ms. Patti O'Neill-Esposito joined K9 Forensics in June of 2007. She also works with Annika primarily focused on Historical Human Remains Detection. Annika was born on May 7, 2005, achieving her Schutzhund B title on January 20, 2007 and her Schutzhund I on December 2, 2007. Patti is a proven dog trainer in the disciplines of obedience, protection and tracking. She has brought two dogs to the Schutzhund B level, and is working towards Annika’s Schutzhund III title. Commendations: Patti is active in the community. She is currently serving on the Board of Books Aloud, which is a nonprofit organization which puts books and other literature on tape for those who cannot read by conventional methods. She is also on the Planned Giving Advisory Council for the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. She has been on the Board of Christmas in the Park and Junior Achievement. Ms. O'Neill-Esposito is a certified public accountant. She has over twenty years of accounting, tax, and business experience. She has held positions such as the managing partner of Brooks Stednitz & Rhodes Accountancy Corporation and the managing partner of the San Jose office of Sterck Kulik O'Neill accounting group, inc. Patti heads up the Tax and Accounting Division of Rundquist & Associates, LLP. She specializes in complex tax issues and planning for corporations, large families with intricate ownership issues, partnerships, trusts, estates, and individuals. She has also worked with small and medium sized businesses to help them better understand their business. With a better understanding of their business, they can operate more efficiently and become more profitable. Her excellent organizational, business skills and business growth experience from her accounting practice will benefit ICF as ICF grows. Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics Menlo Park Schutzhund Club United Schutzhund Club of American Board member: Bay Area Diving Dogs Books Aloud

Bev Peabody e-mail: workink9@comcast.net Canine Search Specialist, Evaluator and Instructor Bev has been involved in search and rescue more than 30 years. She has certified seven dogs in multiple disciplines, including avalanche, area/wilderness, disaster, water, evidence, firearms, and human remains detection. She now specializes in human remains detection including Historical and Archaeological grave sites. Bev also dispatches search dog resources for California Office of Emergency Services. Instructor and Test Evaluator for: State of California Office of Emergency Services cadaver certification (OES) Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) - resource of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's / Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office Institute for Canine Forensics Placer County Sheriff’s K9 SAR California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA) Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics NASA Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) California State Coroner’s Association State of California USAR Task Force-3 Canine Search and Recovery (CSR) Placer County Sheriff Canine Search Team California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA) Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) - resource of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's / Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office

ICF ASSOCIATES (in alphabetical order)

Christy Bergeon e-mail: christy@bergeon.net Human Remains Detection Specialist Certifications: 2004 Certified with NNDDA (The National Narcotic Detector Dog Association, Incorporated) Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics Member of the Mississippi Archaeological Association Currently training her dog Ceres for Historical Human Remains Detection with the Historical Grave Detection Group of ICF Canine Accomplishments: Ceres has been training in human remains detection for the last 2 and half years. Her methodical search style will be beneficial for historical grave detection.

Kris Black e-mail: kris_black40@yahoo.com Canine Search Specialist Kris is very active between being the SAR Academy instructor for Santa Clara Sheriff's Search and Rescue and working with her two German Shepherds, Osara and Klaus. Klaus is certified in area and cadaver, and Osara is her specialized working dog certified in both human remains detection and historical HRD. Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) - resource of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's / Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA) Santa Clara County Sheriff's Search and Rescue

Ludvik F. Cecil e-mail: lfcecil@aol.com ICF Webmaster, Videography, Photo and Graphic Design Ludvik is a Czech born graphic designer, living in Northern California since 1969. He has worked in a computer graphic environment for over 20 years and has always loved photography and graphic arts. Ludvik has taken hundreds of digital pictures and created many photo-video digital compilations. Combined with his love of dogs, nature, photography and computer graphics, developing the ICF website and producing ICF video documentaries seemed like a natural fit. Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics (Webmaster) Canine Specialized Search Team (Webmaster) Founder of LFC Studio - www.lfcstudio.com

James Davidson e-mail: james@strataverio.com Canine Search Specialist James has only recently become involved in canine specialized search. Before his involvement with search training, James had worked with several dogs in training for CD, CDX and Utility. Beside HRD searching James has trained his current dog for AKC agility. James has participated as a support person for CSST searches. Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST)

Lynne Engelbert e-mail: lengelbert@mail.arc.nasa.gov and lengelbert@comcast.net Certifications: FEMA Disaster Search Dog Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) Experienced in: Disaster Search, Search and rescue, Backpacking / out door activities, Evidence collection (a little bit – enough to know what NOT to touch), Overhead for searches, Dog training

Sal Esposito e-mail: softskills@mindspring.com Human Remains Detection Canine Handler Sal joined the Institute for Canine Forensics in March of 2007. He works with his K-9 partner Annka primarily focused on Historical Human Remains Detection. Annika was born on May 7, 2005, achieving her Schutzhund B title on January 20, 2007. Sal is a certified trainer working with Santa Clara County providing programs in Criminal Justice Information Systems Technology and Diversity. Sal served 20 years as a Deputy Sheriff in Santa Clara County. Assigned to the Patrol Division he assisted in several searches. He has experience in crime scene preservation, evidence gathering, report writing and courtroom testimony. Sal began training in Schutzhund in 1977 in preparation for canine assignment with the Sheriffs’ Office. Specialized Unit Assignment: Underwater Search and Rescue Team - Certified NAUI Rescue Diver - Certified Dive Rescue I, Sheriff’s Office SERT: Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (Tactical/SWAT) Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics Menlo Park Schutzhund Club Retired Peace Officer’s Association of California Commendations: Resolution from Parjaro Valley Water District – Historical Human Remains Detection Resolution of Commendation from Santa Clara for 25 years service in Criminal Justice

Pat Grant, DVM BA in Psychology University of California at Santa Cruz 1971 BS in Animal Science Texas A&M University 1982 DVM Texas A&M University 1984 Special Interest in Toxicology and Hazards of the Urban Environment Member California Task Force 3 Search Team Manager Type 1 Canine Search Specialist (Topper is retired) FEMA Canine Search Specialist Evaluator Type 1 and Type 2 Instructor at FEMA Medical Specialist courses - Subject Matter Expert Instructor at FEMA Canine Search Specialist Courses - Adjunct Member/Officer/Trainer/Evaluator - Monterey Bay Search Dogs Wilderness Canine Certified (Topper is retired) Member Canine Specialized Search Team - Advisory Board Member

John Grebenkemper, Ph.D. e-mail: johngreb@pacbell.net Historical Human Remains Detection Canine Handler John recently retired from several decades of designing fault tolerant computer systems. He is now combining his interests in outdoor activities and history to undertake historical grave detection. Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics American Alpine Club Oregon California Trails Association

David Halverstadt e-mail: dhalverstadt@charter.net Historical Human Remains Detection Canine Handler In 2004, David and his K9 partner, Emma, began extensive training in Area K9 Wilderness Search and Rescue. In 2007, they transitioned to Historical Human Remains Detection and plan to specialize solely in this important and fascinating new field that was pioneered by ICF. David is also an active member of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Unit, and the California Rescue Dog Association for field support. He has found that there is nothing more rewarding than the bond, trust and partnership shared between a search dog and handler, and is passionate about using that partnership to help unveil and preserve the stories and secrets from the past. Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics SLO County Sheriff's SAR Unit CARDA

Jan Hepper e-mail: jhepper640@aol.com Historical Human Remains Detection Canine Handler I have been training for HRD and historical work for 2 years. Alice is a registered black Labrador age 4 years. Alice is also a multi titled gun dog and is trained to AKC master level. I am a graduate with a BA from Milles College 1972 and completed all but one semester of my MFA. I attended and completed the AKC Canine Health Foundation Breeders Symposium May 17, 2006 Human Remains Detection Workshop by Institute for Canine Forensics at NASA Ames Research Center in California Jan 12-14, 2007, and Society for Theriogenology 2007 Breeders Session Saturday August 11, 2007. To date Alice and I have apprenticed on two historical searches: The Tong Cemetery in El Dorado County and Mission San Jose in Fremont, California Evidence Search for Los Altos Police Department July23, 2007 - 16 year old murder case, looking for evidence. I have a long history working with dogs. I have trained multiple dogs to their AKC titles both in obedience and AKC, and NAHRA hunt titles. Beginner thru advance titles: INCH AMER CH Stonybeck Queen of Scots CH SH CGC WR Stonybeck Go Ask Alice SH CD CGC SR Stonybeck lady Sings the Blues CD JH CGC CH Sundowners Swing that Music MH CGC and therapy dog CH Primetimes Frasier JH CGC CH Riverotter”s White Rabbit CGC I have shown the one Lab, and the three Sussex Spaniels to their AKC Championships Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics CSST GGLRC SSCA PNWSA

Joseph Kral e-mail: joe@mountainwood.org Human Remains Detection Canine Handler, Test Evaluator Joseph and Cholla have responded to more than 60 searches as a team in both land and water human remains searches and were certified through the Institute of Canine Forensics in Advanced HRD, HRD in a Disaster and Water environments. Cholla is now enjoying blissful retirement at age 14. Joseph continues to contribute providing support and mapping skills, and is a radio communications specialist. Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics Canine Specialized Search Team (CSST) California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA)

Pat M. Lamson e-mail: pat.lamson@gmail.com Canine Search Specialis and Instructor Pat began her work in Search and Rescue in 2000 training for disaster response. Crossing over, she and her K-9 partner Tucker have spent the last four years specializing in Human Remains Detection, at which time they also began their work in Historical Remains Detection. In addition to her other responsibilities, she is currently serving as President and HRD Coordinator of K-9 ONE Search and Rescue of Michigan. Certifications: Historical Detection thru Institute for Canine Forensics Land and Water Cadaver thru Law Enforcement Training Specialists, Georgia Human Remains Detection thru CSST, California Human Remains Detection thru GLSAR, Michigan ICS Level 800 thru FEMA NASAR SARTECH III First Aid CPR AKC Canine Good Citizen HAZ MAT - Awareness Level Fire Suppression – Incipient Phase CERT Trainer – Genesee County Community Emergency Response Team Crime Scene Protocol and Preservation Mass Casualty Incident Triage ICS levels 100 thru 800 thru FEMA Wilderness Search and Rescue Operations Search Management Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics Genesee County Sheriff Reserves National Association for Search and Rescue K-9 ONE Search and Rescue Citizen’s Corp – Genesee County Tri State K-9 Search and Rescue Historical Resource Foundation Network of Canine Detection Services

Carmen Lucas Native American Monitor Kwaaymii, Laguna Band of Indians Carmen is a Kwaaymii, Laguna Band of Indians. She was born and raised in San Diego, California and spent all free time on the ancestor homelands in Laguna Mountains, surrounded with her ancestor heritage. 1974, after retiring from the United States Marine Corps, Carmen entered the Collage of the Desert, where she studied Art History for a period of two years. In 1976, she relocated to her ancestral home in Laguna Mountains where she continues to live today. Since the 1980's, Carmen participated in, and continues to work overseeing Archaeological surveys. She works with various Archaeological Resource Management Companies throughout San Diego and Imperial County, as well as the California State Parks, the California State Parks Off Road Recreation Parks, Ocotillo Wells and the U.S. Forest Service in the capacity of crew member and/or Native American Monitor as appropriate. She served as a Board member of the San Diego Archaeological Center from 1999 to 2005. Carmen is currently a member of the San Diego Historical Sites Board and have served that Board since 2003. Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics - Advisory Board Member

Lorna Pierce, Ph.D. e-mail: lcpierce@flash.net Department of Anthropology, San Jose State University Dr. Pierce is a physical anthropologist who specializes in skeletal biology, paleopathology, and forensic anthropology. Her current research in human osteology focuses on the epidemiology of pathological lesions in prehistoric populations and the determination of biological heritage in modern skeletal remains. Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics - Advisory Board Member

Thomas Pomeroy e-mail: pomeroym@ix.netcom.com Canine Search Specialist Thomas Pomeroy is a Retired California State Police Officer with 30 years of service. He joined the Institute for Canine Forensics in May 2007 and is currently training his Border Collie for Historical Human Remains Detection. Thomas holds an Associate of Arts degree in Police Science. Thomas was a police dog handler from 1987 to 1999 Professional Memberships and Affiliations: Board of Directors, Santa Clara County Peace Officers Association International Police Officers Association Regan 37 Canine Specialized Search Team, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office (CSST) Institute for Canine Forensics (ICF) Search & Rescue/Emergency Management, Forensic investigation Courses and Certifications: Incident Command System 100, 200, 700 California Community Colleges Limited Service Teaching Credential in Police Science Field Evidence Technician Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train-The-Trainer Neighborhood Emergency Response Team Training Intermediate Disaster Response Training Intro to Cave and Confined Space Rescue Rough Terrain Rescue Rappelling and Rope Rescue Review/Live-Fire Entry Low Angle Rescue Disaster Response Training Hazardous Materials for First Responders Human Remains Detection Workshop

Donna Randolph e-mail: netgenie4@yahoo.com Human Remains Detection Canine Handler Donna has been involved in Search and Rescue activities in 2001 with her first dog Duke. She trained and certified him in Human Remain Detection with both LETS and NASAR. She is currently working a puppy that is a Border Collie named Zuma and they specialize in Human Remains Detection. Donna enjoys teaching Human Remains Detection seminars at the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Search and Rescue Training center to various Search and Rescue groups. Instructor: Indiana Department of Homeland Security Search and Rescue Training Center Member of: Institute for Canine Forensics Midwest Search Dogs Indiana Search and Rescue Association National Association for Search And Rescue