Lead Investigator: Tim Ludwig
Tim is the Founder and Lead Investigator for TRUTH Paranormal Investigation Team. He oversees all aspects of the team. He is a 1989 graduate of Bradford Area High School. He is employed by WR Case & Sons Cutlery Company of Bradford PA, where he is the Heat Treat Coordinator, and has over 23 years of service. While at Case he has earned 6 certificates from ASM Materials Institute, in Heat Treatment of Steel and in Metallurgy. He recently completed a correspondance course and earned a diploma in Psychology/Social Worker from Stratford University. Now he is in the process of working on getting a diploma in Bible Studies and Christian counceling from Liberty University. Recently he enrolled and completed a course in the Paranormal studies from Flamel College were he received a certificate. He also is taking a course in Private Investigations.
After experiencing a Shadow person at age 12, Tim has always been intrigued by the paranormal but became very interested in the Paranormal after watching the approach TAPS incorporates on Sci-Fi's GHOST HUNTERS. Tim says, "Having knowledge in Psychology and some Biblical understanding definetly helps aid in the paranormal field" While not working Tim enjoys reading, writing song lyrics, relaxing at home, the outdoors, and spending time with his wife Cassandra, and their family.
Investigator: Shawn Whitsell
* Medical Leave*
Shawn is the co-founder and investigator for TRUTH Paranormal Investigation Team. Along with Bill Harris, Shawn also specializes in the area of EMF'S. Shawn enjoys watching shows on the paranormal and has an avid interest in the paranormal seeing how he has had quite a few paranormal experiences over the years. Shawn is a 1990 graduate of Otto Eldred High School. While working at a manufacturing facility, Shawn was involved with the maintenance department, which gave him a vast array of knowledge in mechanics and electrical equipment. Shawn's knowledge of this, and along with having an open mind, has provided extremely valuable for TRUTH. While not working Shawn enjoys outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes.
Investigator: Mike Crowley
Mike is the orb specialist for the team. He feels that orbs are perhaps the most controversial subject in the field of paranormal investigation. “I have yet to see what I would consider to be a “real” orb' but I love the challenge of the investigation and enjoy gathering evidence and information for research.”
An intense interest in crypto zoology and other mysteries of the universe have given Mike his desire to scientifically examine things like the paranormal. “I am very pleased with the approach TRUTH takes towards an investigation. Our quest for answers, our gathering of evidence and the way we evaluate our findings allows us to offer thorough and insightful analysis to our clients.”
Mike is a 1985 graduate of Bradford Area High School and a 1990 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He has been employed at Temple-Inland in Mt. Jewett, Pa. since 2001. When not working, Mike enjoys working out and spending time in the outdoors.
“Check me out on Facebook. We can discuss the paranormal or whatever you would like to talk about”
Marketing/Advertising: Mark Henry
Mark is the team's Advertising and Marketing Director as well as Investigator. In his role , Mark is in charge of placing ads on local classified websites, and organizing special events. Checking e-mails and website management are also his responsibility.
Although Mark has never had any personal experiences with the paranormal, he has always been interested in the "unexplained". He believes there is more out there than we know, and is just waiting to find something remarkable. This is the one thing he has a real passion for, and dedicates any free time to helping out the TRUTH team.
Mark is employed by American Refining Group, the local refinery, as a Operator 2 in their packaging plant. He resides in beautiful "downtown" Custer City, Pa with his two boys Ethan and Ashton, along with his multi-talented wife Jeanne.
You can also check out Mark and the Team on Facebook-truthnwpa!
Investigator: Bill Harris
Bill is an investigator and EMF specialist for the team. Bill and Shawn start all of our investigations by doing an EMF sweep of the residence or building we are investigating. The sweep is done with the lights "on" then a sweep is performed with the lights "out". Which then all the EMF data is collected and documented to be later used in the analysis of evidence gathered at an investigation. To date Bill is the only member to have seen a shadow person while doing an investigation at a residence in Eldred ,PA. Bill is employed by W.R. Case & Sons cutlery. Bill also received a certificate for completing on online course in paranomal studies. Bill's patience and dedication prove to be valuable assets to the team. While not working Bill enjoys spending time with his famiy.