Core Team Members

  • Ilka:  Case Manager/InvestigatorIlka

    As case manager, Ilka is responsible for contacting clients and getting us into the locations. If you want to talk to someone immediately, she is the person you'll more than likely speak to first.

  • Mike:  InvestigatorMike F.

    Mike works for a local towing company and has been affected by the paranormal for most of his life. He is currently going to school to learn Electrical Services.

  • Patty:  Co-Lead Investigator/Research/Legal/Interviewer/PRPatty

    Patricia has been interested in the paranormal for a good many years. Her role in the group is multi-faceted: Co-Lead Investigator, Research, Public Relations as well as Legal.


  • Rob:  Co-Lead Investigator/Technical LeadRob

    Rob is the Lead Technician and Co-Lead Investigator of D.O.G.S. and has been interested in the paranormal since the second grade. In his spare time, Rob likes to sing karaoke, spend time with his family, and tinker with computers. Rob works as a computer network consultant at his day job.

  • Ed:  Lead InvestigatorEd

    Rob's brother, Ed, has chosen to put aside his involvement with the group for the forseeable future as he persues other projects. He works as a truck driver out of Mason, OH.

  • Don:  InvestigatorDon

    Don grew up down south and came to the New Lebanon area during the summer months. He was police chief for a number of years in Idaho as well as an officer for the New Lebanon PD. After a lengthy hiatus, he has returned to the group as of March 2010. He works at a security firm in Huber Heights.


  • Janice:  InvestigatorJanice

    Janice is a friend of Patty's from school, and aims to become part of the Tech Department. She has been on several pre-investigations and first investigated with us at Patty's Hollow. Jan is going to school for computers.

  • Amanda:  InvestigatorAmanda S.

    Amanda has been with our group since mid 2008. She will be moving out of state sometime this summer. Hopefully, she'll join another paranormal group and further her paranormal knowledge. Amanda works as a vet tech.


New Recruits

These investigators-in-training have yet to complete their probationary training.

  • Quinton:  Investigator-in-TrainingQuinton

    Quinton is Don's grandson. He first investigated with us at the Iams Homestead in Trotwood.

  • Mike:  Investigator-in-TrainingMike R.

    Mike is our newest team member. He works at a major chain restaurant in Englewood as a prep cook. His first investigation with us was the June 2010 private investigation in Vandalia.

  • Amanda:  Investigator-in-TrainingAmanda G.

    Amanda is one of our new recruits, and she has yet to have her first investigation with the team. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing and spending time with her daughter. She works for a major home improvement supply store.


Junior Investigators

Every once in a while, Rob takes his son, Zach, on daytime only investigations

  • Zach:  Junior InvestigatorZach

    Armed with his daddy's old "Ghost Detector," Zach goes along on daytime scouting missions. He is a great helper, but is never placed in any dangerous situations. His role is limited to cemeteries and other outdoor locations that are easily accessible. One day he'll become a full fledged investigator, if he wants to.