SVPS Founder/Director (Webmaster) Lead Investigator Marty Seibel Birthdate: September 26 Astrological Sign: Libra Location: Staunton, Virginia Strong Interests: Ghosts, Hauntings, Civil War History, Ancient Civilizations, US History Other Interests: Web Design, Reading, Writing, Table Tennis, Football, Basketball, Baseball, UFOs, Travel, The Beach, Swimming, Comedy Movies, Comedy Shows, Amusement Parks, Computer Games, Video Games, Chess, Music, Hiking, Dining Out, Stupid Humor, Research. I founded the Shenandoah Valley Paranormal Society in August of 2005.   I have always had an interest in the paranormal since childhood and began to explore more into the paranormal and hauntings in the year 2000.   As a growing hobby, I simply started out by staying at haunted inns and hotels.   Later, I was joined by my girlfriend Lisa Rose. Together, Lisa and I have stayed at such inns as The Farnsworth House and Cashtown Inn in Gettysburg, 17 Hundred 90 inn and The Forsyth Park Inn in Savannah, and Lizzie Borden House in Massachusetts.   My hope is to eventually write a book on our journeys and experiences. Wanting to expand upon this interest and hobby, Lisa and I joined a paranormal group in central Virginia.   It was here that we both gained valuable experience investigating and documenting hauntings across the state of Virginia.   After the group folded in early 2005, it was then that I decided to form the Shenandoah Valley Paranormal Society. Forming the group we have, investigating the unknown, meeting new and interesting people from all over is one of the greatest joys of my life.   I love to share and hear of haunting encounters from all people.   I am very proud to be a part of the Shenandoah Valley Paranormal Society and associated with such a great group of people. I am a rational thinker and will explore every theory and possible explanation concerning an experience.   I am very open minded to the possibility of life after death.   I seek to find the answers and understanding of what happens to us once we die.   To me, it is the greatest mystery in the universe.   My goal with our group and website is to present any tangible evidence that we discover upon our investigations and journeys. People can view and listen to our presentations and decide for themselves. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, I currently reside in Staunton, Virginia with my girlfriend Lisa Rose.   I have a beautiful 21 year old daughter named Rachel and a precious 3 year old grandson named Ashton.   Without a doubt, Gettysburg Pa. is my favorite haunted and historical destination to visit! To learn more about Marty, please click on a link below. Marty Seibel on Facebook Our Haunted Adventures

SVPS Co-Founder/Treasurer Lisa Rose Birthdate: November 18 Astrological Sign: Scorpio Location: Staunton, Virginia Strong Interests: Ghosts, Hauntings, Travelling, Architecture, Landscaping, Gardening, Decorating, Antiques, Music, Reading, Computer Games, Water Gardens, Shopping, Current Events, Marty Seibel As a kid, I surely wanted to believe in ghosts even though “sensible” people--AKA adults--poo pooed such a silly notion.   That, of course, did NOT stop me from entertaining the thought, however!   That being said, I did not actively search for proof--at least, not yet. Now let’s fast forward to 2002 whereupon Marty and I meet.   His very real passion and search for finding answers to the age-old questions of the possibility of true ghostly manifestations quickly re-awakened my long dormant, youthful curiosity of the same.   We began (and continue) our search together by staying at allegedly haunted inns and bed and breakfasts.   How fun--this man spoils me with such lovely weekends!    Aside from that, we began to acquire some pretty incredible evidence.   All the while I maintained a very high level of skepticism; my extreme need for over-the-top, mind-blowing proof would soon be fulfilled. Upon our first night of a two-night stay at the Farnsworth House in Gettysburg, Pa., I was extremely fortunate to witness something very few people experience.   I was awakened by somebody nudging my arm.   Upon feeling the third nudge, I rolled over on my back, opened my eyes, and there she was two feet in front of me, standing beside the bed.   We had a moment or two of “studying” each other’s face; she was looking at me as I was looking at her!   I had enough time to mentally record her hair, face, and clothing.   Then, I did the expected thing; I screamed.   Now , my friend, let me just say that night was only the beginning for me.   The complete and thorough “processing” in my mind of the night’s happenings would take many weeks.   I don’t know why she came to me although I do have a theory or two on that, but I am most grateful that she did.   It was a gift like no other. Believe it or not, I remain highly skeptical.   Please do not misunderstand me; I do believe in an afterlife, and I do believe that spirits/ghosts can and do visit and interact with our world; BUT, I am convinced that this happens on rarest of occasions.   We at SVPS will continue our search; and hopefully, when a spirit chooses to visit again on another day, we’ll be there to witness and capture that bit of evidence.

SVPS Co-Director/Historian Lead Investigator Robin Tapley Birthdate: March 12 Astrological Sign: Pisces Location: Staunton, Virginia Strong Interests: Ghost Hunting, forays into the extraordinary and paranormal at every opportunity, archery, medieval weaponry and period research, eclectic spiritual studies, open water diving, swordsmanship, good beer, eventually attaining enlightenment, horror movies, levitation, psychic skills, and discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary. I have been interested in ghosts since I was young.   Experiences I have encountered since childhood made me a believer.   Being an investigator has been one of the highlights of my life.   I currently manage a Dollar Tree store in Staunton.   I am an Adult Degree student at Mary Baldwin College currently working on my Bachelor's Degree in Business with a minor in Public History.   I currently reside in Staunton where I take care of my mother.

SVPS Case Manager Kelley Davis Birthdate: May 3 Astrological Sign: Taurus Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Interests: ghosts & hauntings, paranormal investigations (especially jails/penitentiairies & asylums/hospitals), supporting the local SPCA, baseball...go Pirates & Yankees, swimming, the beach, reading, watching my 2 favorites shows Supernatural & Criminal Minds, Facebook, working on the computer, and promoting early childhood education I became a member of SVPS in March 2007.   Like most people these days, my life became hectic and I took a short time off but I am back again and ready to go!   I truly enjoy working with this group of amazing and professional people.   They are like one big happy (and crazy) family at SVPS.   They welcome everyone with open arms, regardless of their beliefs and experiences.   I have believed in the paranormal since I was in elementary school but unfortunately, I have never had a "real" experience. But I am very open-minded and still believe that there are things out there that cannot be proven or explained.   When I go on an investigation, I approach it with a scientific outlook.    If there is any real/physical explanation for an occurence, I will find it.   Whatever is left that cannot be proven by fact...must be supernatural. I have lived in Harrisonburg since 1995 when I graduated from James Madison University with a degree in English and Early Childhood Education.   I have worked as an elementary school teacher for the past 14 years and love every minute of it.   Children are very honest little creatures and will tell it like it is.   Sometimes I wish grown ups could be more like them :)   I have also worked part-time as a lifeguard for the past 9 years. I love being in or near the water...it is very relaxing.   At the moment, my home is in Harrisonburg but one day I hope to move some place closer to the beach...or I'll settle for a small pond :)   I am a huge supporter of the SPCA and have 2 loveable mutts of my own that were shelter pups.   Jazmine and Peep are the best "children" in the world!!!

SVPS Equipment Manager Lead Investigator Mychael Hottle Birthdate: June 16 Astrological Sign: Gemini Location: Edinburg, Virginia Strong Interests: Outside ghost hunting- customizing/building/fixing computers, pc gaming (fps), the internet, Facebook, web design, all the latest gadgets, technology, UFC, WWE, weight training, anything Hawai'i (my second home), politics, science, history, old west & Civil War history, mafia-related material, law enforcement, outdoor activities While I cannot say I'm someone who has been fascinated with the paranormal all my life, I have been intrigued by it any time the subject came up.   Prior to joining SVPS, I had never had a paranormal experience.   But I have always believed there is something supernatural above our level of understanding and existence.   To say there is no such thing as ghosts is to say we know everything about everything. My interest began as a casual viewer of the many paranormal shows on television.   Watching Ghost Hunters for five years certainly helped me establish the fundamentals of paranormal investigation.   I've jokingly compared that to getting a college degree in ghost hunting and now I'm actually doing it.   My involvement with SVPS began in May 2009 after my girlfriend told me about their Paranormal 101 workshop hosted by our local parks & rec department. After much I hesitation, I decided to go.   It was then I realized I really wanted to do this and that there was much more to ghost hunting than I had ever imagined.   Afterwards I spoke at length with the SVPS founder, Marty Seibel and the rest is history.   I was hooked after my first investigation. I consider myself to be a very grounded, logical person.   I am evidence driven in my approach and very critical of the evidence I present as paranormal.   My work in law enforcement has wired me this way.   I am also a tech-guru; always looking for the latest, greatest piece of equipment or seeing what I can build or hack.   My knowledge and view of the paranormal constantly evolves after every meeting and investigation I participate in.   Feel free to add me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mychael616

SVPS Audio/Video Tech Jesse Johnson Birthdate: September 24 Astrological Sign: Libra Location: Staunton, Virginia Interests: Learning more about and investigating paranormal activity especially EVPs and photography, hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing, spending time with my wife Jasmine and our dog Jersey, College football (GO HOKIES!) is a favorite fall activity I have a number of very strong interests in my life.   I enjoy learning more about and investigating paranormal activity especially EVPs and photography.   I love spending time with my wife Jasmine and our dog Jersey. College football (GO HOKIES!) is a favorite fall activity.   I really enjoy most outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing, camping, or anything else that gets me away from work and in the woods or on the water.   My Christian faith also plays a big part in my life and keeps me very grounded. My interest in the paranormal began as a kid.   One of my uncles had lived in Harpers Ferry West Virginia for a number of years and he experienced numerous paranormal events there while doing Civil War research.   These events included witnessing 2 entities dressed in confederate soldier uniforms on separate occasions while visiting lesser known historical sites.   Since he was a non-believer before that, it really made an impression on me.   After that I read every book I could find on paranormal happenings and watched everything I could factual or fictional. Today I am still trying to read and learn everything I can about paranormal happenings and the thoughts behind them.   I consider myself to be a big skeptic, going through every piece of evidence that I have multiple times before I submit it as “paranormal”.   I believe that in an average day ninty-five percent of the things people experience have a natural explanation if you just look hard enough to find it.   To me that’s what paranormal investigating is all about, eliminating the known possibilities so that only the unknown remain.

SVPS Investigator Spurgeon Hudgins Birthdate: profile coming soon Astrological Sign: coming soon Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Strong Interests: coming soon Coming Soon

SVPS Investigator Randall Paugh Birthdate: August 31 Astrological Sign: Virgo Location: Waynesboro, Virginia Strong Interests: Paranormal Investigating , Paranormal Sightings (UFO’s), computer repair, computer operations, programming, helping others, helping others be happy, just being happy my self. I have a strong Electronics background from the US Navy and presently hold an Associates Degree in Information Technology Engineering (computer networking). Other Interests: Working on automobiles of all type (new or old), watching movies, comedy, listening to music with no words, hiking, traveling to Far and Distant Lands - finding new or old exotic tropical diseases - and catching them, cooking for friends and family, camping outdoors. When I signed up for the Paranormal 101 at the Verona Government Center, I realized after the class, this group of people were willing to take the time to teach me, allowing me to take my interest in the paranormal to a whole new level.    So I became a very active member and now share an interest with other like minded people.    It is absolutely great group of people to be with. I have had the opportunity to travel to many different countries like: Africa and Germany - with my family at an early age.    Guam, Singapore, Hong Kong (my personal favorite place to visit), Australia, Hawaii (visited for 11 yrs), Philippines, Thailand, Middle East (Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Iraq) while serving my country in the US Navy for over 20 Years.    This has allowed me to view different cultures and customs of other country and to take on the customs of other countries I like and make them mine.    I have seen a great deal of sprightliness during my many travels, especially in Hawaii, where there is a great deal of spiritual places to experience anywhere on the island. I really like the group of people who are a part of Valley Ghost Hunters, as they become very excited about capturing some type of data (Voice, Photo’s, Movies) from their hard work.    Then the hard work begins, when we sit down and go through the data to determine what can and what can not be rationally explained away. Once data is identified and can not be explained, the data is shared with other outside groups to provide any type of rationally explained (scientific or not), that the captured data can or cannot not be rationally explained. Then it is shared with other like groups and people to help identify.    This is where all our hard work and investigating pays off, “when we capture something nobody can debunk or explain”.    This is the thrill that I search for each time the group goes out to help other people and investigate other places of known and unknown paranormal activity, to test and evaluate our processes, equipment, team work.

SVPS Investigator Kelly Hoynoski Birthdate: May 12 Astrological Sign: Pisces Location: Front Royal, Virginia Interests: Family Oriented entertainment and travels, Organic gardening, cooking, fine dining, horse riding and husbandry, watching movies, reading, solving puzzles and, of course investigating paranormal phenomena intellectually and physically. I grew up in Upstate New York and had numerous paranormal activities in many of the homes we lived in.   Personal experiences have continued since living in Virginia.    Recent media attention in popular shows sparked my interest in finding a group that is professional, respectful of the living and the deceased, and scientific in their approach to ghost hunting.   I feel privileged to be a part of Shenandoah Valley Paranormal Society family.

SVPS Investigator Candy Woodruff Birthdate: profile coming soon Astrological Sign: coming soon Location: Crimora, Virginia Strong Interests: coming soon Coming Soon

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