SRS Paranormal LLC

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• A career Firefighter and Hazardous Materials Response Specialist for over two decades.  In addition to investigating hauntings, he has completed course studies in ancient civilizations, omens, oracles, and prophecies through HarvardX, and occult practices combined with his unique skill set as an artifact recovery expert and an avid metal detectorist, aids in bringing another layer to his research. 
• Co-creator and lead host of “The Gathering”, a live streaming show and director, editor, executive producer of the independent documentary film, “Field of Fears” The Haunting of Randolph County Asylum, coming soon. Co-creator of Hexpo The Gathering a supernatural/horror convention and co-owner of Shadow Work Productions LLC.
• After an unexplained spirit encounter, he became compelled to seek the truth. He began his quest for answers of the unknown and unexplained, which quickly grew from an interest into a passion for paranormal research. He brings a tech-savvy, analytical, and methodical approach to his research and the team, driven to find answers to unexplainable phenomena. His journey over the years and hundreds of investigations, including some of America’s most infamous hauntings and mysteries, along with countless residential cases has taught Matthew that paranormal phenomena not only exist but has an impact on those who encounter it. Leaving him with more questions and new theories, only fueling his passion to seek the truth and push the boundaries and limits of his research. Matthew is a sensitive and Reiki practitioner who continues to grow his mediumship ability and enhance his abilities to communicate with spirit. . He is always ready for an adventure along with an interest in photography and videography; Matthew is always prepared and ready to document whatever is happening. A dedicated family man who resides in East Tennessee, loves spending time with his family, studying paranormal theory, researching other cultures, and creating new methods to research the unknown, metal detecting, and preserving history for future generations. 
• Follow Matthew on his social media Facebook: @matthewsorgesrs, Instagram:@matthewsorge_srs, and Twitter:@matthewsorgesrs.

• Has a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, has been working in the biotech industry for 30 years and is a licensed paramedic.  In addition to investigating hauntings, Kevin specializes in Instrumental-Trans-Communication (ITC) with an interest in interdimensional communication and portals.
• Co-creator of “The Gathering”, a live streaming show and executive producer of the independent documentary film, “Field of Fears” The Haunting of Randolph County Asylum, coming soon. Co-creator of Hexpo The Gathering  a supernatural/horror convention and co-owner of Shadow Work Productions LLC.
• Born and raised in East Tennessee Kevin became interested in paranormal research and has been conducting independent private investigations for over a decade.  Having the opportunity to travel and investigate all over the United States allowed Kevin to gain some valuable insight and experience, making him an invaluable asset for SRS Paranormal.  He joined the team in 2017 at the suggestion of his longtime friend Al James.  Kevin felt his skills were a natural fit to the methodical-based approach used by the team.  He is task oriented and has an analytical mindset which makes him a focused researcher with an uncanny ability to connect with spirits.  He has taken a special interest in ITC(Instrumental-Trans-Communication) research. Kevin is married with three children, founded and now operates a biotech-research facility and is a well-respected industry leader in his field.  He began his career path as a paramedic and worked with local fire/rescue and EMS for many years.  Kevin always enjoyed the opportunity to help others and that has continued throughout his career and personal life.  He appreciates being able to connect with people searching for answers and enjoys spending his free time with family, traveling, skiing, and visiting historic and haunted locations. 
• Follow Kevin on his social media Facebook:@paraksrs

• Spent five years as an electrical apprentice with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers before realizing is calling to serve others and became a career firefighter.  In addition to investigating hauntings, Al has developed an interest in Astral projection. 
• Co-creator and co-host  of “The Gathering”, a live streaming show. Co-creator of Hexpo The Gathering  supernatural/horror convention.
• Born and raised in Sullivan County Tennessee, Al’s love of the paranormal goes back to early childhood. Although Al never experienced any notable paranormal encounters growing up, his love and interest in the paranormal never waned. From a young age Al read every book he could find about spirits and hauntings. Al’s childhood curiosity grew into a passion that led him to raise questions and theories on what causes paranormal occurrences and a desire to seek answers. He accepted the request of longtime friend and founder of SRS Paranormal Matt Sorge and in 2015 to join the team. Despite his passion for the paranormal Al began his investigative career as a hard-core skeptic. Throughout his research with the team, his opinions have slowly evolved in the fact that he now knows some things simply cannot be explained away. His exceptional organizational skills and skeptical nature coupled with his background in electrical studies make him ideal for the position of Case Manager/Tech Expert. In addition to managing the team’s case load, logistics, and maintaining and understanding all our equipment, he is also a level headed experienced researcher. Al is a professional firefighter and has been for over 24 years, he began serving his community as a volunteer firefighter at age 17.    In his spare time, he enjoys golf, is an avid poker player, and although he humbly refutes this claim he is talented at woodworking. 
• Follow Al on his social media Facebook:@aljamessrs

• A writer, publisher, owner of Full Moon Publishing, psychic-medium, tasseographer, Reiki Master, and owner of the haunted Nickerson Snead House Museum in Glade Spring, VA.; headquarters of the Southern Research Society (SRS Paranormal) and the Sisterhood of Magick and Wonders of which Ronda is a founding member. Co-creator of “The Gathering”, a live streaming show and executive producer of the independent documentary film, “Field of Fears”The Haunting of Randolph County Asylum, coming soon. Co-creator of Hexpo The  Gathering  supernatural/horror convention and co-owner of Shadow Work Productions LLC.
•   Coming from a long line of psychically gifted women and healers whose lineage comes from Ireland and Scotland, as well as, having Cherokee roots in the Appalachian Mountains (including an ancestor who was tried as a witch during the Salem Witch Trials). She is also a sensitive, having had paranormal experiences her entire life. She began communicating with the dead at the age of 18 and began tea leaf reading at the age of 19. Ronda has also practiced mirror scrying, table tipping, using dowsing rods, pendulums, and spirit boards for over thirty years. Considering herself a spiritualist, these are the tools she is most comfortable with. These same tools and methods were used during the Victorian period. Ronda's friendship with members of SRS lead to collaboration on numerous projects and cases which opened a door to a new method of research. When SRS decided to expand our vision, Ronda was the clear choice to fill the role of Lead Psychic Medium/Spiritualist Investigator. Ronda accepted our request to join SRS in 2019. 
• Follow Ronda on her social media Facebook:@rondacaudillphd, Instagram:caudillronda

• Has a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Microbiology. She also has a Medical Technology certification from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In addition to investigating hauntings, Michelle specializes in cryptid research with a focus on Bigfoot.
• Co-host  of “The Gathering”, a live streaming show.  Co-creator of Hexpo The Gathering  supernatural/horror convention .
• Michelle was raised on a farm in a small town in East Tennessee. She and her family were active in their small Methodist country church. She has worked in the medical laboratory field for 20 years. She became interested in the paranormal after experiencing some unexplained occurrences and activity over several years, while residing in and renovating an older home. She hopes to combine her love of science with paranormal research/investigation to find answers to explain the unexplained. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, camping, and spending time with family and friends. In 2019 SRS asked Michelle to come on as an Investigator Trainee, her energy and genuine interest in researching the paranormal made her an ideal candidate for the team's expansion. 
• Follow Michelle on her social media Facebook:@michellewoodssrs

www.srsparanormal.com -Our team is located in near Johnson City, TN. We are based out of the The Nickerson Snead Museum in Glade Spring, VA https://thenickersonsneadhouse.com/