PRRS
Paranormal Research & Resource Society
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The Mission Statement
To collect evidence of paranormal activity in a professional and confidential manner. We will assist in any way that is appropriate, always protecting the integrity of an investigation and the privacy of each client. We will provide education and resources about the paranormal to anyone requesting it.
About PRRS
Jenny Stewart is the Founder and Director of PRRS as well as the Director of the North Carolina Chapter.
It is her hope that through education and awareness, the paranormal field will be recognized as part of the scientific field.
Jenny has a passion for abandoned locations such as Waverly Hills Sanitorium in Louisville, KY and the Witches Castle in Utica, IN, and she has dedicated countless hours to conducting research at both locations. Nowadays, she is limiting her private residence investigations to a select few in order to concentrate on several ongoing projects. "I want to give something back to those who were forgotten in places such as abandoned hospitals. There is history there along with many lost souls."
Jenny has been a member of the paranormal field as an investigator/researcher for 15 years. She is completing a book about her experiences with the use of the ghost box, and is currently working on projects with some of the top names in the paranormal field.
Jenny resides in North Carolina with her husband David and her three children.
David Erickson (a.k.a. "Doctor Dave" and Dave Endison) is the 'tech guy' behind PRRS. Dave has always felt he had a sensitivity to the paranormal world. Dave joined PRRS and began his paranormal investigations and research in 2008.
Dave is a Sr. Unix Engineer for a well-known company. PRRS thinks of Dave as the "brains" behind the operation, because he keeps everything up and running.
Dave is a huge Sci-Fi fan, and enjoys watching shows such as Doctor Who and Storage Wars.
Dave, originally from Maryland, now resides in North Carolina with his wife Jenny and her three children. If you would like to consult with Dave on any technical issue relating to paranormal investigations please feel free to contact him at d.erickson@prrsociety.org.
Tom F is a native of Maryland and now resides in North Carolina. Tom's interest in the paranormal stems from an experience he had that affected his family at his childhood house in MD in the early 1980's. Tom joined the Maryland Chapter in late 2009. Tom works as the North American Sales Manager for a German machinery manufacturer. He has worked in the scientific and electronics field for many years and has an aptitude for things technical in nature. Tom approaches the paranormal from a scientific perspective.
"When I joined the team I was skeptical, but still very interested. Now, through information gathered, personal experiences, and evidence uncovered, I am compelled to learn more."
Technical by nature and skeptical by design, Tom aids the team in gathering physical data during investigations and by interacting with the clients during the process.
Cliff Peacock has worked for the past 13 years for a global telecommunication corporation and previously served 6 years in the United States Army in the military intelligence field. Cliff is currently wrapping up his degree in Emergency Management with a focus on mitigation planning for nuclear, chemical and biological hazardous materials & government policy reviews at the federal, state and local level. During his studies at University, Cliff discovered he had a passion for researching regional areas for historical information; which spawned from the need to understand historical events in a given area for Emergency Management. Cliff considers himself a person of science and an anomalist and therefore will work to rule out all other scientific possibilities and explanations for an event. This does not mean he discredits any perceived paranormal activity, only that he believes his function is to remove any doubt from a situation.
Maryland Chapter
Bill Debley has been investigating the paranormal for over 15 years. Having had experiences in his youth Bill uses science, common sense and spirituality in his investigative technique. Bill has studied Eastern religion and the spirituality of the Native American culture. Having worked with children for many years, Bill has a knack for communicating with the spirits of children. Bill has a B.S. in Psychology and is working on his M.S. in Intelligence. When not investigating the paranormal Bill can be found spending time with his family and onstage performing his award winning Elvis Tribute Show.
Tiffany Roebuck has lived in Maryland her whole life and loves spending time with her family (including her dog, Dakota) and friends. Having had multiple personal paranormal experiences herself, she has always been interested in this type of work. She has been a paranormal investigator for 2+ years having investigated public locations and private residences. She has medium abilities she uses while doing an investigation and interviewing those needing our help; but is still honing those skills. Learning more about the spirit world and helping those having paranormal experiences is what keeps her motivated to be a paranormal investigator.
Kevin works for a large communications company. He is a native of Pennsylvania and joined the PRRS in 2010. He has been actively investigating the paranormal for years, enjoying investigating in other states. Kevin likes to take a scientific approach in determining the cause and effects of paranormal activity. He also likes to experiment with the equipment used in investigating. Kevin enjoys watching paranormal television shows and has investigated some of the locations out of state such as Eastern State Penitentiary in Pennsylvania and the Jerome Grand Hotel in Jerome, Arizona. He resides in Mount Airy, Maryland with his wife and their numerous animals.
Vanessa Zynn joined the PRRS in 2010. "My main motivation for investigating and studying the paranormal is to help others who believe they are having paranormal activity in their homes to feel at ease and to help them have a better understanding of what they are experiencing." Vanessa enjoys reading literature on Parapsychology and anything paranormal. An insurance agent by day in Columbia Maryland and resident of Mount Airy Maryland for over 20 years, she resides there with her husband Kevin and their numerous animals.
Indiana/Kentucky Chapter
Chris Dedman is the Director of the Indiana/Kentucky region chapter of PRRS. Chris, a native of Lexington, Kentucky has been researching and investigating the paranormal for many years. At age 12 Chris had his first Paranormal Experience where he went through a traumatic out-of-body Experience when a firework exploded in his face. Many have stated that this experience opened a door of sorts causing him to be sensitive to the paranormal field. This personal experience also gave Chris the desire and motivation to seek out answers within the paranormal field. Do to his investigating of the paranormal, Chris works with several families on cases dealing with possible paranormal activity and teaches them how to deal with it.
Jennifer (Jenny) Alcorn, born and raised in Georgetown, KY. Jenny is one of the Librarian/Historical Researchers for the Indiana/Kentucky chapter of PRRS. She joined the team in October 2011. Jenny has always been open to the possibilities of spirits and has recently jumped in head first on investigating places of interest in the Central Kentucky area.
Robert Bukszar lives in Louisville, Ky and has been interested in the paranormal since he was a child. Robert has always been drawn to books and shows on the paranormal but had never gone far enough as to explore it, there was always a fear of the unknown holding me back. Then in 2008 a series of personal experiences jolted me and that fear was suddenly turned into intrigue and curiosity. Robert started talking to a few people and searching for answers and from that search he was introduced to Chirs Dedman. Robert was then given the chance to explore the world of the paranormal with resources and equipment. His first investigation was at Waverly Hills and it was an eye opening experience. After that investigation was over he was immediately ready for another. Robert is personally searching for answers. Robert hopes through this he can help advance the paranormal field by finding the evidence that is legitimately paranormal ruling out all other possibilities. Robert also wants to help others, who have had or are having their own experiences.
Ron Perkins from Somerset, Ky has been interested in the paranormal like most since a young age. Ron read and watched anything on the field he could get his hands on. His first paranormal experience occurred while serving in the USN. Being stationed at Lakehurst Naval Air station (The site of the Hindenburg explosion) he would do long foot patrols around Hanger 1 which used to house the Hindenburg. One night around 3am about half way through his patrol something called Ron's name twice and after investigating the area, he realized he wasn't alone. Ever since that occurred Ron have been hooked! Ron has investigated many places but his primary role has been in private home investigations because he likes the fact he can work directly with the client and help people.
Tamara K. Rollins currently resides in Georgetown, KY and has been investigating for 3 years.
At age ten, she overheard her Uncle telling her mom how a green mist (ghost) followed him home
from an old country church in Lexington, KY. This sparked her first interest into the paranormal.
She loves history and finding out about old buildings, towns, and historical places. She enjoys
researching and believes there is still much to learn about these places.
She likes to "feel" a place out and believes ghosts and spirits are all around us and are just
looking for a way to tell their story.
William Tyson a native of Frankfort, Kentucky has been investigating and researching in the field for 3 years. He grew up around a funeral home all his life and experienced many strange phenomena. These strange events escalated as he got older causing something to urge him to find out more. He has investigated some of the most haunted locations in the United States and worked with many top names in the field. William is always egger to learn more about the field and is always in search for the answers that others are afraid to ask.
West Virginia Chapter
Donna Callaway is the Director of the West Virginia chapter of PRRS. Donna lives in Chattaroy, WV, a small town right on the WV/KY border. She has always been into the paranormal. In 2008, along with my husband, we founded our group, the Tri-State GhostHunters. My first "haunted" location was a day tour of Moundsville Pen. Before that, She had never experienced anything paranormal, but from that day on, she has been hooked. Since 2008, Donna has been fortunate enough to go to some of the most haunted locations in the US. In WV, she has been to Moundsville, TALA, the Igloos in Pt. Pleasant. In KY, Waverly Hills, Bobby Mackey's, Cardome Center. In OH,Mansfield Reformatory Prospect Place, Bryn Du Mansion, Twin City Opera House. In PA, she has been to Ft. Mifflin, Eastern State. In TN, She has been to Hurricane Mills, Old South Pittsburgh Hospital. Donna also has been able to investigate some local businesses and private homes. Donna has respect for the paranormal field and for anyone who sacrifices to do this. It isn't a hobby, it's a passion. Donna goes into every location with respect and an open mind.
Gary Callaway lives in Chattaroy, WV. In 2008, his wife Donna and Gary founded their group, the Tri-State GhostHunters. Together, they have investigated a lot of awesome locations and met so many wonderful people. It's all about Unity and networking. They aren't in this field alone and there isn't one person that's an "expert". The key is always to remain open minded.
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