Most leaders, especially the good ones, are seen that way.
-A1 is obviously on the brash side, however I've read enough of his posts when he's actually contributing to the topic at hand, where his maturity and intelligence displays itself. If he were to be asked to "step up to the plate," and become a 'Mod or an 'Admin, I know that his behavior would change accordingly. Ultimately, you won't find him any more disconcerting than any of the other 'Mods or 'Admins...Fortunately, I happen to think that they're all great folks anyway...