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 is the Founder and Lead Investigator of EPIC Paranormal. The 39-year old was born and raised in New York and currently resides on Staten Island. His interests in Demonology and Pagan religions started at a young age, which then lead him to branch out into paranormal research and investigation. Being a science major led Arthur to take a more scientific approach to paranormal investigation. Aside from an arsenal of favorite tools of the trade, Arthur's favorite tool is rationality. He comments; "Making sense of things is what this field is often about".
Arthur has dedicated much of his time and effort in creating one of the Northeast's most scientifically-minded teams in research and investigative methods regarding paranormal activity, hauntings, and ghosts. He has over 15 years of experience of the paranormal and related theories, and hopes to one day see it become a prominent branch of science pursued by others.
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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