Meet the EPIC Team
The EPIC team is a group of professional, knowledgeable, and well-educated individuals. We approach all cases with the utmost level of professionalism, as well as the highest level of respect for your residence or business, personal assets, and privacy. EPIC Paranormal always operates under total discretion and keeps all cases strictly confidential unless permission is otherwise granted.
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CORE Members
Arthur Matos, Founder & Lead Investigator | E-Mail
Arthur Matos, a Para-science researcher and seasoned paranormal investigator, was born & raised in New York. Having a diversified approach for education regarding unexplained phenomena during his youth, he began reading, researching, and educating himself on such subjects as demonology, possession, hauntings, paranormal phenomena, and an in-depth scientific study of parapsychology. Arthur’s erudition on these subjects has made him one of the Tri-State area's leading authorities and a revered Para-researcher.
Having over 20 years experience in the scientific research of unexplained phenomena and a diverse understanding of theories within the field, Arthur focuses much of his spare time doing research and experimenting with the application of scientific methods in the paranormal field. Such experiments include devices such as Arthur's RSSF device (aka the Redirection of Sub Sonic Frequencies), which he has been researching & developing. In theory, such a device may revolutionize the way EVPs are recorded and analyzed.
Arthur is the Founder, Director and Senior Lead Investigator of EPIC, the Eastern Paranormal Investigation Center, a scientific Paranormal Research Organizations based on Staten Island, NY, which he founded in May of 2006. EPIC has become one of the top most credible & revered scientific paranormal research and investigative groups in the Tri-State area. EPIC’s members are dedicated, meticulously trained researchers and investigators who use scientific methodology to explore the realm of the paranormal. The EPIC Organization is also widely respected for not only having a vast inventory of state of the art scientific equipment which Arthur funded, but is also revered for their knowledge on its proper application and use in the collection of corroborated data.
Arthur & EPIC have been featured in local newspapers, main stream publications, and online news sites such as NY Metro, The Village Voice, The Gothamist, The New York Daily News, The Staten Island Advance, and the very well accredited New York Times. Arthur has also been interviewed by local, regional, and International media outlets such as NY1 News, NBC News, and RAI Italian News Network. He has also been asked to appear as a guest on radio broadcasts such as WSIA 88.9 FM and a program called Night People on WFMU 91.1.
When Arthur isn’t researching the paranormal or investigating new locations, he enjoys spending quality time with his fiancée, traveling to the South Jersey shore and relaxing. He also enjoys cooking and is an accomplished cook in ethnic cuisine. His hobbies range from collecting paranormal research memorabilia and literature, to collecting vintage sci-fii toys from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.
Jason Stroming, Co-Founder & Lead Investigator | E-Mail
Jason is the Co-Founder and Webmaster of EPIC. His interest in the paranormal began at an early age, when he would watch such shows as In Search Of... and read books like "The Encyclopedia of Monsters." He has dedicated most of his free time to researching and investigating all facets of the unexplained and paranormal, including cryptozoology, ufology and forteana in addition to the supernatural. He is 35 years old, lives on Staten Island, N.Y., with his wife and son, and has his BA in Psychology from the College of Staten Island, CUNY. He also volunteers his time as an expert in the Paranormal Phenomena category at AllExperts.com.
Laura Pennace, Photographer & Investigator | E-Mail
Laura is 27 years old and grew up in Central Massachusetts. She attended NYU where she graduated in 2005 with a dual degree in history and journalism. She's been fascinated with the paranormal for nearly her whole life, stemming from an experience she had as a child. As a history major, Laura specialized in American history, and loves researching and learning about new locations. She is also a professional photographer, and you can see her work at www.pennacephotography.com. By being a part of EPIC, Laura hopes to combine her passions while helping those in need. Laura also contributes to The EPIC Blog on a nearly daily basis.
James Bricks, Lead Historian & Investigator | E-Mail
James, 24 years old and a native Staten Islander, is a recent graduate of the College of Staten Island, with a major in History. His interest in the paranormal began at an early age, largely due to the fact that his family had a deep interest in the subject as well. James hopes that his involvement in EPIC will not only satisfy his curiosity, but that his involvement and what he brings to the proverbial table will help satisfy the curiosity of many others as well.
Members-In-Training
Stacey Conway, Investigator & Case Manager | E-Mail
Stacey is 32 years old and has been fascinated with elements of the paranormal since she was a child. Her childhood experiences fed her curiosity and after several other experiences as an adult her desire to discover the truth prompted her to join the EPIC team. She has a BA in English, an MS in Special Education, and is a high school teacher in Brooklyn. She is also an un-published author, working on several novels at this time, all of which share a common paranormal element. She currently resides in Staten Island with her very patient and supportive husband. Grounded in reality, Stacey’s approach to the paranormal is strictly science-based. She hopes that with her philosophy, her writing skills, her out-going personality, and her enthusiasm, that she will become a valuable asset to the EPIC team and to those who find themselves in need of EPIC’s services.
Contributing Members
Jennifer Farrell, Researcher & Administrative Assistant
Jennifer has always had an affinity for the paranormal. In her youth, Jen had quite a variety of paranormal experiences. Experiencing such events in her previous home led her to seek out and research the paranormal in her adult years. Contributing to EPIC with her keen intellect in researching and locating information gives the team more of an edge. Jen works as a CCNA and is one of the senior heads of the IT department at an educational facility. This also helps her to rapidly reference information and have the subject matter ready for the team to review. The 39-year old resides in Staten Island, N.Y. and hopes to assist EPIC in reaching their goals.
Shannon Wertzberger, Contributing Columnist
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