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All members must pass a criminal background check through Sterling Volunteers, a third party vendor, every three years.
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NON-PROFIT BOARD MEMBERS
Directors for the non-profit and voting team members that hold an office position with a fiduciary duty to the organization.
Executive Director and Treasurer
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Nelson's first exposure to the paranormal came at a very young age in his childhood home and it forever changed how he viewed the world around him. It wasn't until 2007 that his avid interest saw him joining two other paranormal groups in an effort to seek answers. In 2016, Nelson met Kelly and together they founded The Ghost Guild.
Nelson works in healthcare information technology with a large academic medical center in Chapel Hill. He is originally from Montreal, Canada and speaks French as his first language. He moved to North Carolina in 1991. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his daughter, LEGO, cooking, and drone photography. Member Since: January 2017 (Co-Founder)
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Executive Secretary
Open Position
TEAM MEMBERS
Primary team members that may serve on committees and participate in all of our investigations, whether public or private.
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Kelly's fascination with the paranormal began with her first ghostly encounter, in the middle of a dark, stormy night, on a quiet, country road in North Carolina, at the age of 16. Since then, she has made it her mission to question the afterlife and seek out possibilities.
Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Expressive Arts Therapist with a leading public research university located in Raleigh. She is a social advocate and activist, and a lover of the arts. She also enjoys acting, and has been cast in local theatre productions. She considers herself an empath with boundaries who pursues investigations with a healthy amount of skepticism and an open mind. Member Since: January 2017 (Co-Founder)
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Nicholas’ fascination with the paranormal dates back to his childhood. He grew up listening to his family telling stories of paranormal activity and did school projects based on the subject while in elementary as well as middle school. After serving his country in the Coast Guard, Nicholas transitioned into civilian life as a quality control lead in the aviation industry.
Nick began his journey into the paranormal enthusiast's community by conducting basic research and actively investigating a private location in NC. He eventually joined the North American Paranormal Society where he, over the course of three years, participated in over 60 investigations and attended numerous workshops. In 2011 he continued his research independently before deciding to take a break. After a 5 year sabbatical, Nick resumed his quest as a member of The Ghost Guild. When Nick is not dwelling into the realm of the paranormal, he enjoys surfing, kickboxing, and traveling. Member Since: June 2019
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Jon Michael brings a science minded perspective to all his pursuits. He is currently completing studies in computer science while keeping the servers going for a regional financial institution. He's an avid fan of incorporating data analysis and transparency into all of his work.
When not working on servers at work, Jon tinkers with his own servers at home and loves Raspberry Pi. He enjoys learning more about the world around him through his interactions with skeptical and critical thinking groups, and he’s always up for playing games with new chess partners. He is looking to get into the hobby of astrophotography. Member Since: November 2019
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While Michael has been interested in the paranormal ever since watching ghost hunting shows as a teenager, it wasn’t until later in life when a few strange encounters caused him to begin to seek answers on his own. Michael is a photojournalist for a Charlotte television station, which is perfect for using his knowledge of video and photography to aid our investigations. This is Michael's first experience with a paranormal team, and as an apprentice, he’s enjoyed learning from the senior members.
When he’s not filming the news, Michael is an avid NASCAR fan and is an FAA certified Part 107 drone operator. Member Since: October 2020
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Devon’s interest in the paranormal was born from her fascination with the unexplained. A storyteller at heart, her favorite tales are the ones without a clear ending. Her background is in video production with a degree in Media Arts from Elon University. It was during this time that she teamed up with National Society of Paranormal Investigation and Research (NSPIR) to document an investigation of the Mordecai House in Raleigh. Now a Raleigh local, you can find her drinking way too much coffee, listening to her favorite paranormal podcasts, or hopping on the Haunted Raleigh Trolley in search of her city’s darkest corners.
Devon is currently trying to save the planet by creating content for a leading environmental news site that spurs people to make fundamental changes that help sustain our environment. Member Since: April 2021
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APPRENTICES
Apprentices are investigators in training. They contribute their other talents while learning the ropes and joining some of our investigations.
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Kara's interest in the paranormal started at the young age of three after a particularly lucid sleep paralysis episode. Her family was very deeply entrenched in Southern history, and she then spent most of her childhood traipsing around historic sites and homes, often experiencing the sensation that she was not alone. She’s enthusiastic about discovering and sharing the stories of historical places.
Professionally, Kara has spent nearly twenty years helping various arts and culture sector nonprofits reach their goals. She currently serves as Managing and Creative Director for a large nonprofit history museum located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Originally from South Carolina, Kara has lived in Georgia, Tennessee, Utah, and England (while she studied abroad). However, she’s been in North Carolina so long that it feels like her true home state— though she’d gladly relocate to Scotland tomorrow! Kara lives with her two sons and is also a novice photographer and poet. Member Since: April 2021
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PROJECT MANAGERS
Project Managers contributes their research expertise as needed and might participate in investigations.
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Project ManagerAfter finishing a 25-year career in the tech industry as a Program Manager, Al embarked in a new direction, splitting his time between being a social media consultant and a cruise director.
Al gives back to his original home community of Murfreesboro by volunteering for the Murfreesboro Historical Association. He has created several Ghost, Legends, and Lore tours and enjoys digging into research. In addition, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Al to the Historic Murfreesboro Commission in 2017, and he currently serves as secretary for that organization. A Renaissance man, Al is also a performer who spent many years touring the world as a singer in shows and on cruise ships. Member Since: April 2022
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HISTORIANS
Historians contribute their research expertise as needed and might participate in investigations for field work purposes.
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Historical Research AssociateYou’ll find Christina knee-deep in the catacombs of historical research, digging through geological surveys, genealogy of families, and old newspapers. Her background is in anthropology and cultural geography, but her curiosity isn’t limited to those subjects. She fell into the paranormal world as a child, when her mother gifted her books about local ghost legends. As an adult, this interest has gone beyond the pages of books and is now eager to discover the truth behind the stories.
When she isn’t deciphering dusty books written in elaborate cursive handwriting or tracking down boundaries of villages long past, she enjoys lavishing time on her many cats and dogs. Member Since: August 2021
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CONSULTANTS
Consultants contribute their expertise as needed and might participate in investigations for field work purposes.
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ArchaeologistBrian is an Archaeologist for the State of North Carolina. He enjoys studying the subtle human traces from long ago activities. He has excavated Nabataean and Roman ruins, examined cultural landscapes around the globe, and analyzed artifacts as old as the Americas but as recent as the roaring 1920s. Dependable for his knowledge of southeastern Native American chipped stone spear points and tools, he also has a natural gift delineating cemeteries when grave markers have long been forgotten.
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