The International Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists (IAARS) was started in New Brighton, Minnesota, USA in 1980. The IAARS is thought to be the first such organization of its type, and was started by a number of law enforcement personnel, also believed to be among the first trained in accident reconstruction. The IAARS now has members and associates from 38 states as well as Canada, England, Singapore, Spain and West Australia.

The following photographs depict some of the earlier seminars and one of the earlier governing Boards and Officers.

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Lansing, Michigan - 1981
Attendees of first IAARS seminar

Governing Board & Officers, left to right
Gary Phillips – Board Member
Tom Thompson – Board Member
Les Austin – Board Member
Gerry Murphy- Board Member
Roger Anhorn – Board Member
Mike Lofgren – President
Joe Fisk – Vice President

Not pictured
Travis Greenlee – Board Member
Wayne Rebischke – Board Member
Rod Lundgren – Secretary/Treasurer

Boise, Idaho - 1982
One of many tests conducted at the second annual seminar