John Rossi is the founder of Shenandoah Shadows in Virginia and has been actively investigating hauntings in the Shenandoah Valley for over ten years now. John is the former Co-Leader of the DC Metro Area Ghost Watchers. John was a paranormal technical consultant for the film “Ghosts Don’t Exist.” With a diverse background in both law enforcement and psychotherapy, he has an Associate degree in Administration of Justice, a Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science, and a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work. John had his first encounter with the paranormal in his early twenties, and it forever changed how he viewed the world around him.
Tim is a founding member of the Shenandoah Shadows Investigation team. He has worked for the Coast Guard both on military active duty and as a civilian for over 28 years. Tim’s interest in the paranormal began in his youth. His early experiences with the paranormal inspired an avid interest in and study of the subject of ghosts in particular and of the paranormal in general. His interest lead him to form small groups of willing friends to investigate several reportedly haunted locations in his area of Virginia. He is a former member of the DC Metro Area Ghost Watchers and is a ParaNexus certified investigator. Tim has a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and when not investigating the paranormal enjoys home brewing, playing guitar and riding his motorcycle.
Joel’s first exposure to the paranormal came at a very young age. That experience fostered a fascination with a world full of secrets and mysteries. Joel has received training and has been certified as an investigator by ParaNexus, an international organization of anomalous researchers. Joel serves as the Certified ParaNexus Field Investigator program Regional Director for West Virginia. Joel is a former member of the DC Metro Area Ghost Watchers. He joined Shenandoah Shadows paranormal investigators team with over 30 years of electronic / technical background, a degree in network engineering and data communications from Chubb Institute, many technical certifications, and a love of learning and discovery. He is a student of rune lore, history and an active musician who plays the saxophone as well as playing and making flutes.