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100 YEARS

Looking Ahead to the Next 100 Years
As we approach this significant milestone, it’s essential to honour the visionary leaders who have guided the World Association
of Detectives (WAD) over the past century. Our Past Presidents have each contributed uniquely to our association’s growth and
resilience. Notably, our esteemed Presidents Emeritus—Richard Jacques-Turner of Hull, England (appointed 2012); Raymond
A. Pendleton of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (appointed 2016); and Bob Heales of Crosslake, Minnesota, USA (appointed
2023)—have provided unwavering dedication and exemplary leadership. Their collective wisdom and commitment have been
instrumental in shaping WAD’s legacy, ensuring that our association remains a beacon of professionalism and integrity in the
investigative industry and positioned as the premier global association of its kind in the world.

In addition to our Presidents Emeritus, we honour all our Past Presidents who have served with distinction:
• Enoch Warren (1950-1951) • Raymond Pendleton (1987-1988)
• Stanley Smith (1951-1952) • Larry A. Webb (1988-1989)
• George G. Youstra (1952-1953) • Richard D. Jacques-Turner (1989-1990)
• Ross A. Phenice (1953-1954) • Kadish Shermiester (1990-1991)
• Edward J. Blaney (1954-1955) • Robert Heales (1991-1992)
• John P. Wibberley (1955-1956) • William J. Lapworth (1992-1993)
• Frank B. Schottgen (1956-1957) • Raniero Rossi (1993-1994)
• Robert P. Samardick (1957-1958) • Bernard H. Major (1994-1995)
• Harry L. Poile (1958-1959) • Philip J. Stuto (1995-1996)
• Harry T. Machell (1959-1960) • Christopher Nolan (1996)
• Joseph Ackerman (1960-1961) • Joel P. Michel (1997)
• Lee A. Enoch, Jr. (1961-1962) • Neal Holmes (1997-1998)
• Joseph J. Zasimovitch (1962-1963) • Rockne Cooke (1998-1999)
• Stanley Johnson (1963-1964) • Werner E. Sachse (1999-2000)
• Frank B. Watts Jr. (1964-1965) • Johnathan Tal (2000-2001)
• Norman J. Sloan (1965-1966) • Louis LaFramboise (2001-2002)
• Anthony R. Zinkus (1966-1967) • Jan Stekelenburg (2002-2003)
• Roy R. Hall (1967-1968) • John G. Talaganis (2003-2004)
• Victor J. Piscitello (1968-1969) • Adil Naidu (2004-2005)
• Harlan N. Wetzel (1969-1970) • J. D. Vinson, Jr. (2005-2006)
• John K. Forrest (1970-1971) • Eric Shelmerdine (2006-2007)
• Chauncey T. James (1971-1972) • Allen Cardoza - 2007-2008
• David Almog (1972-1973) • M Greg Scott - 2008- 2009
• Jerrold R. Poth (1973-1974) • Brg. (Gen) Rashid Ali Malik - 2009-2010
• Claude E. “Bert” Hinds (1974-1975) • Vladimir Solomanidin - 2010- 2011
• Harold K. Lipset (1975-1976) • Siti Naidu - 2011-2012
• Ellis Sandlin (1976-1977) • Fernando Molina- 2012-2013
• Ernesto Manzini (1977-1978) • Christine Vinson - 2013-2014
• James W. Markins (1978-1979) • Chuck McLaughlin - 2014-2015
• Vance I. Morris, Jr. (1979-1980) • Matthias Willenbrink - 2015-2016
• Charlie E. Dennis, Jr. (1980-1981) • Kunwar Vikram Singh - 2016-2017
• Zena Scott-Archer (1981-1982) • Mike LaCorte - 2017-2018
• Joseph D. Vinson, Sr. (1982-1983) • Laura Giuliani - 2018-2019
• Henry S. Bawa (1983-1984) • Dan Rusu - 2019-2021
• James L. Mickle (1984-1985) • Alexey Solomanidin - 2021-2022
• Matti Westerholm (1985-1986) • Jean Schmitt - 2022-2023
• Samuel H. Webster (1986-1987) • Wes Bearden – 2023 2024

Reaching a century is a remarkable achievement, but it’s not the finish line—it’s a stepping stone. WAD’s legacy is built on
a foundation of ethical leadership, adaptability, education, and global collaboration. As we prepare to gather in Chicago to
celebrate, we honour the past while looking toward the future.

Being part of WAD isn’t just about professional development—it’s about being part of a family that has shaped the investigative
industry for a century and will continue to do so for generations to come. Here’s to the next 100 years of WAD!

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