April 5, 2020

To whom it may concern,

I have known and have been friends with Ed Fallon since 2012. I met him through a dance I co-founded in Des Moines. We then realized we had many mutual friends.

I know Ed both professionally and personally. Professionally Ed is extremely hard working, polite, and respectful. I have observed this while having the opportunity to work with him. Personally, Ed has always been very honest, loyal, and supportive to me. Over the past 6 years Ed has offered for both my young daughter and I to stay with him. We periodically stay with him, sometimes for up to 2 weeks at a time. I have never felt unsafe or threatened by him.

In conclusion both my daughter and I enjoy Ed’s sincere and caring friendship and company. We both feel completely safe with him at all times.

I certify under penalty of perjury and pursuant to the laws of Iowa that the preceding is true and accurate.

Mary Elizabeth Stando