The people who make up Missouri History & Hauntings Society all have many years of history and paranormal related experience. We are comprised of researchers, history buffs, preservationists, optimistic skeptics, and believers. We have all come together with our love of history, folklore, and the paranormal to create this group.

Ginger Collins - Group Organizer: I have always been that girl spending her days in old cemeteries and abandoned buildings. Most of my childhood was spent in an old cemetery which is currently in desperate need of preservation (please see Old St. James Cemetery photos). I grew up listening to stories about ghosts and unexplained phenomena, which I guess is where my interest in this field started, but then I had my own personal experiences and I've been looking for answers ever since. My main focus is on preserving Missouri history and the folklore and legends that go along with it. I've been asked before how history and ghost stories are related. Really? How are they NOT? It's amazing how many stories I find of hauntings while learning and preserving the history of the area. I am also an active investigator and strive to provide a scientific approach to proving or disproving the existence of paranormal activity.

Rachel Davidson - Case Management & Field Research: As far back as I can remember, I have always had things happen around me that some would think of being out of the ordinary. Some of my earliest memories involve seeing a man with a hat peering into my and my little sister's room from the stairs. I can say that I never felt I was in any harm or felt threatened in any way. It's almost like he was keeping an eye on us. My childhood home had a few others there that did not want to leave; a woman that seemed to show up when something bad was going to happen and the previous owner that liked to show us he preferred to wear "tighty whities". I am proud to be part of this team and look forward to assisting in any way I can.
 

Steve "the tech man" - Technical Support and Data Analysis: Not only does Steve help us with all things computer and camera related, he is also our resident skeptic and group bodyguard. He is in charge of getting our cameras up and running smoothly and is usually the eyes on the screen, monitoring any notable movements or sounds during an investigation. Steve also speaks with many of our male clients and helps them feel more comfortable about the investigation process. While Steve is still very much a skeptic, he is open to the idea that there may be more out there than he thinks. He has yet to fully accept the possibility of experiencing his own paranormal encounter, but is keeping an open mind about it. We appreciate when he helps out and consider him to be a great asset to the team!

*More bios to come!