I suppose I could get him to do that.

However, I've been working around this industry for quite a few years now and people know me and know that they can trust that if I recommend someone it is for a very good reason. He, on the other hand, has been working around this industry for many years as well but has never been active in the communities and boards so for him to jump on these boards and say "hi" would not have been nearly as effective as my introduction

I also never post other people's contact information on a public forum, hence the request for a PM or email.