Mr. Pallasch: Sir, I write a blog called “Public Roofing Oversight”. https://wikiroof.blogspot.com/ I have over 200 posts there, and over 270,000 visitors. In those 200+ posts have never once uttered an unkin\d word about RCI or IIBEC, only praise. I am trained by Mr. Robert Lyons, and past NRCA President, Mr. Charlie Raymond. I spent 45 years in the commerrcial roofing discipline at the highest level. I have hundreds of emails from Scott Hinesley, Brian Gardiner, Tom Gernetzke, and others, praising my work and encouraging me. Out of the clear blue sky, received a “Cease and Desist” order from IIBEC’s Attorney. Not a single phone call, request, or suggestion, as to the actual issue. I do come down hard on Tremco, and Garland, but provide public record, and never share opinion. Tremco and Garland take IIBEC jobs, since they act as their own consultant. Specify, Use only one vendor, one material, and shutting out all competition for taxpayer dollars. The amount of cruelty I’ve absorbed over the yeaars has been brutal, but I lerned the game better than the ones who play it, and will face anyone in an open debate. Everything published on IPIBEC site supports what I ddo, but for some reason IIBEC thinks I’M THE BAD GUY? It is imperative I receive an apology from IIBEC, and a retraction from their attorney. All anyone had to do was pick up a phone, and ask me nicely. Instead, IIBEC felt it more appropriate to stab me in the back. I am a huge asset to IIBEC. Why? Retired 2003, l do not solicit nor accept compensation or personal advancement of any kind. I am heavily credentialed, even though I don’t contract work. I maintain these licenses as credential only. Brian, I want to handle all this the “”Easy” way. The “hard way” will include a $3,000,000.00 lawsuit, abuse of handicap, and show tyhat someone threatened IIBEC with money, making me the sacrificial lamb. I have no interest in posting your apology, or your attorney’s retraction, but I will insist upon ithese minimum requirements. You and I do essentially the same thing with Government, and understand how hard it is. I would prefer to be a great ally of IIBEC, but that is not my decision to make. Ask Scott Hineseley, and Brian Gardiner, how lo9ng I’ve been a roofing activist, and how hard I’ve fought for IPIBEC jobs. For this, I am humiliated, to suit people who are doing the stealing. Further, your Attorney’s letter told me I was using other manufacturer lo9gos, but frankly it’s none of IIBEC’s business. I have the support of the “Majors”, and the 5,000 roofing professionals who appreciate my work. I can prove every word I say through public record, and it frustrates the ones who are stealing from our schools. Not on my watch. Your reasonasble solution will be greatly appreciated, and we can put this behind us in an effort to help IIBEC Members. Money plays no part in my life, and nothing IIBEC, or anyone else has to say, my lifestyle remains the same. Robert R. Solomon Reply
