Joined: June 2007
Boise Team Members
Marie Cuff - Johnston
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Full Name: Marie Johnston
What is your position on the team? Executive Director
When did you join Big River Paranormal? 2003
Why did you join Big River Paranormal? I found a team that I could be a part of and have brought it from what it was back in the day to what you see now. An amazing group of people who are very interested in all things paranormal and truly helping others in need.
What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? I want to be able to document proof of paranormal activity. I want to be able to assist those in need regardless of the reason. It does not have to be related to the paranormal. If we can put people at ease with what they may be experiencing then we have done our job.
What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? It would have to be all of the clients and investigation guests that we have had the pleasure to work with.
What one thing would you like everyone to know about you? I have many hobbies outside of the paranormal field. I love to work with wood, craft and of course Halloween happens to be my favorite holiday. I want to be able to make props for my home Halloween decorations.
What is your position on the team? Executive Director
When did you join Big River Paranormal? 2003
Why did you join Big River Paranormal? I found a team that I could be a part of and have brought it from what it was back in the day to what you see now. An amazing group of people who are very interested in all things paranormal and truly helping others in need.
What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? I want to be able to document proof of paranormal activity. I want to be able to assist those in need regardless of the reason. It does not have to be related to the paranormal. If we can put people at ease with what they may be experiencing then we have done our job.
What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? It would have to be all of the clients and investigation guests that we have had the pleasure to work with.
What one thing would you like everyone to know about you? I have many hobbies outside of the paranormal field. I love to work with wood, craft and of course Halloween happens to be my favorite holiday. I want to be able to make props for my home Halloween decorations.
Christopher Plummer Lead Investigator |
Michael Johnston Lead Investigator |
Steve Sherard R & D MANAGER/tech Full Name: Steve Sherard
What is your position on the team? R&D Director, Management Member When did you join Big River Paranormal? 2007 Why did you join Big River Paranormal? I was looking to find answers for the paranormal activity that happened to me as a child. What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? To help further information gathering on paranormal incidents, and educate the populace of the findings. What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? While investigating the Geiser Grand Hotel, I was lucky enough to watch a full body apparition cross from in front of me through a wall. What one thing would you like everyone to know about you? After from graduation from IIT in 1999, I was hired by Intel corporation to work their Board R&D plant as a debugger. |
Gina Clark INVESTIGATOR May of 2006 Full Name: Gina Clark
What is your position on the team? I am an investigator. When did you join Big River Paranormal? I joined May 2006. Why did you join Big River Paranormal? I joined Big River Paranormalbecause the time was right. I always had an interest in the paranormal, and had recently begun watching Ghost Hunters on television. I also had recently lost both my parents to cancer, was very depressed, and felt I needed some answers. I started looking on the internet for local paranormal groups in the hopes of developing like-minded friendships and learning more about the paranormal. What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? I would like to make a positive difference in the lives of people who live with fear of the paranormal world. What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? I don't have a favorite moment, but one that I particularly enjoy is having Big River Paranormal come over to my house to investigate. What one thing would you like everyone to know about you? I would like people to know that if I appear disinterested or aloof, it is because I am painfully uncomfortable in social situations and it takes me a while to warm up to others. |
Tina Hughes EVP Tech Joined June 13, 2020 Full Name: Tina Hughes
What is your position on the team? Investigator/ EVP When did you join Big River Paranormal? 6-12-20 Why did you join Big River Paranormal? I have always been very curious about the paranormal; growing up in rural Nevada we did not have groups like BRP. We would normally just end up going to places that we knew or heard about being paranormal. I have spent a few nights in cemeteries. I have been an avid watcher of many years to the television shows about the paranormal. I want to be able to investigate and determine what is paranormal and what can be explained. What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? As I mentioned I want to be able to determine whether an event is paranormal or can it be explained in some way. What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? Prior to joining I attended the paranormal event at the Idaho Old Penitentiary and was impressed with how everyone got along. It felt like a family. What one thing would you like everyone to know about you? What people notice about me the most is that I tend to dance to my own music unless there is some playing! haha Oh, I also like to collect Santa Clauses and Trolls, used to be dragons, but I have a lot of those, so I am turning the gears to Trolls and Santa’s. |
Christine Hood Video Review tech Joined Aug 21, 2020 Full Name: Christine Hood
What is your position on the team? Video Review Tech When did you join Big River Paranormal? 8-21-20 Why did you join Big River Paranormal? I’ve had a passion for investigating the paranormal for many years. But when I saw an opportunity to become part of BRP, to learn more, to teach others to control fears or satisfy their own paranormal passion, I was thrilled to be accepted! What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? I’m thrilled to have found like minded people seeking a truth in paranormal events. I look forward to learning from and collaborating with fellow team members. But I also look forward to being part of someone else’s learning and exploration of one of the oldest questions of humankind: what happens after we die? |
Tyler Scoggins Lead evp tech Lead Investigsator Joined Sept. 6, 2018 Full Name: Tyler Scoggins
What is your position on the team? EVP Tech/Investigator When did you join Big River Paranormal? 09/ 06/2018 Why did you join Big River Paranormal? Despite being a skeptic I’ve had a big interest in the paranormal field for a long time. It takes a lot to convince me, but I do believe that there are some things science cannot explain. I’m here to investigate the claims of the paranormal and help uncover the truth and mysteries behind the human experience. I like that BRP is a melting pot of beliefs between different people. I think it’s important to have many different perspectives when it comes to investigating the unexplained. What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? I hope to bring a healthy dose of skepticism to the team along with anyone else who may share similar mindsets. I am not a hardcore materialist and do not subscribe to the idea that science understands what happens after death or understands absolutely everything about the universe. I want to help contribute to the team as an EVP tech by analyzing audio, providing assistance during investigations, and setting up events. What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? Haven’t even been on this team a week as of writing this and already I feel like I’m part of the team. I love that everyone is truly welcome here regardless of your beliefs. It really does feel like a family and I look forward to growing as an investigator with everyone here. |
Sara Saldana Lead investigator Joined April 6, 2019 Full Name: Sara Saldana
What is your position on the team? Historian/Researcher When did you join Big River Paranormal? April 6, 2019 Why did you join Big River Paranormal? I decided to join the team because I have always been very interested in the paranormal for a few years now. I want to know everything I can on the paranormal. What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? I hope to learn as much information about the paranormal as I possibly can, and hope to educate and help people who need it. What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? Well, I have only been a part of the team for about 2 hours, but meeting some of the people who were there, I can tell I am going to have a lot of fun memories. |
Raquel Reburn Researcher Joined July 15, 2019 Full Name: Raquel Reburn
What is your position on the team? Investigator When did you join Big River Paranormal? July 15, 2019 Why did you join Big River Paranormal? I joined because I'm curious about what might be out there. What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? The biggest thing I want to accomplish is to understand better why spirits stay at a place and I would like to accomplish good research of a location. What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? Getting to know the team. What one thing would you like everyone to know about you? I have a big sweet tooth love sour candies. |
Kimberly Lopez O'Donnell Residential Case Manager Joined July 26, 2019 Full Name: Kimberly O’Donnell
What is your position on the team? Historian/Researcher/Investigator When did you join Big River Paranormal? July 2019 Why did you join Big River Paranormal? I have always been interested in the paranormal. I want to find answers for the in-explainable. I also love history and doing research. What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? I would like to be able to help those in need and seeking guidance for the paranormal. There are always two sides to a story and somewhere in between is the truth. I want to find out what that truth is. What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? Being a part of a team. What one thing would you like everyone to know about you? I have a big heart and love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy cooking with my husband and baking. |
Hilary Johnson Marketing Commerical Case Manager Joined August 2, 2019 Full Name: Hilary Johnson
What is your position on the team? Investigator When did you join Big River Paranormal? 8/2/19 Why did you join Big River Paranormal? To learn more about the things that we do not know or understand. What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? To help others gain understanding and lesson the fear of the unknown. What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? TBD - Old Pen as a visitor. What one thing would you like everyone to know about you? I always have an open mind, there are endless possibilities! |
Bryan Anderson Lead investigator Joined July 12, 2020 Full Name: Bryan Mitchell Anderson
What is your position on the team? Investigator When did you join Big River Paranormal? July 12, 2020 Why did you join Big River Paranormal? Join a professional team dedicated to understanding and explaining the paranormal “world”. What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? To continue the goal of understanding and explaining the paranormal “world”. What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? Besides being accepted onto the team, I have not yet attended any investigations or team meetings. What one thing would you like everyone to know about you? I am dedicated to investigating the paranormal “world”. I am an engineer and therefore follow the data/evidence, I have a healthy dose of skepticism, but have an open mind to all possibilities of what the paranormal “world” maybe. |
Dezra Anderson Investigator Joined July 12, 2020 Full Name: Dezra Anderson
What is your position on the team? Investigator When did you join Big River Paranormal? July 12, 2020 Why did you join Big River Paranormal? I have had an interest in the paranormal since childhood. Never any crazy experiences but always knew there was more. Joining a group of like-minded people to share information, knowledge and experiences with has been one of my goals. Moving to a new city and state has created an opportunity to do it. What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? I hope to help people who are experiencing things they don’t understand or are unsure of by bringing them knowledge and validation through the investigative process. What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? Joining! What one thing would you like everyone to know about you? I love to be paint - especially furniture and I am passionate about genealogy. |
Amber Wendel investigator Joined 4-9-2021 Full Name: Amber Wendel
What is your position on the team? Writer/Researcher & Investigator When did you join Big River Paranormal? April 2021 Why did you join Big River Paranormal? A passion for local history and the paranormal. What do you hope to accomplish as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? To learn from, help, and educate wherever I go and whoever I meet. What has been your favorite moment as a Big River Paranormal Team Member? Joining, but I am sure there is more excitement to come. What one thing would you like everyone to know about you? I love to hear your stories! |