Meet The Napris Team


Sean Desmond President & Co-founder/Clergy/ Demonologist	Sean Desmond was born and raised in mid-Missouri, but now resides in the Kansas City, MO area. He holds a Masters degree from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. Sean has been involved in the paranormal field for many years ever since he experienced paranormal activity in his own home. He had a life changing experience that rattled everything he believed to be true. Since his experience he has been very passionate about researching and investigating so he can find proof that paranormal activity does exist. Sean decided to spend his extra time to help others understand the paranormal and that is why he started the North American Paranormal Research & Investigation Society (NAPRIS).	CURRENT MOON about the moon Solar X-rays Geomagnetic Field Click here to check out The Lees Summit Paranormal Meetup Group!
Piper Desmond Vice President & Co-founder/Clergy/ Demonologist	Piper Desmond was born and raised in Wisconsin, but now resides in the Kansas City, MO area. She has been involved in the paranormal field for many years, but her interest was peaked as she was growing up watching someone very close to her perform exorcisms and oppression rituals. Since then Piper has vowed to dedicate all of her extra time to helping others understand the paranormal and that is why she started the North American Paranormal Research & Investigation Society (NAPRIS).
Danny Hawkins Investigation Manager	Danny Hawkins has lived in the Kansas City, MO area for a majority of his life. Danny is married with 4 children. He has always been interested and passionate about the paranormal. Although Danny did not have any personal experiences with the paranormal before he joined NAPRIS he has had multiple experiences since then. Danny is looking for proof that the paranormal does exist so that he will be able to help others in their endeavors.
Jack Agard Investigator	Jack Agard is a field investigator for MUFON. After his wife of 35 years died approximately a year ago, he has been given abilities and resources to help people in ways he couldn't imagine. Jack has since been able to learn how to use his abilities, but not to the potential he would like. He finds he is usually where he is supposed to be (which wasn't always true before) and that is how Jack has come to be with this group. Since paranormal means unknown, it is a part of what Jack does for MUFON. Jack talks with people about what they have experienced weather it be paranormal or unknown with MUFON and NAPRIS. Jack has proven to be a beneficial contributor to NAPRIS.
Shannon Hall Case Manager	Shannon Hall has been involved with the paranormal since a very young age. Her first experience was at age 12 involving the crossing over of a close family member and from that moment on she knew she had a lot of questions with few answers. Shannon has had a few experiences in New Orleans, the city that has her heart, but she finds the paranormal is a never ending field. Shannon thinks the best piece of equipment when studying the paranormal is knowledge. She reads all the books and articles she can get her hands on in hopes that it will further her findings and help others to not be afraid of what they can't see. Shannon also enjoys doing headstone rubbings, she finds them very interesting and beautiful, unlike many others, and she finds cemeteries to be very peaceful, the older the better! This is not a money making field nor is it a hobby, but is a true passion of hers and hopes to share it with others.
Millie Hawkins Research Assistance	Millie Hawkins has lived in the Kansas City, MO area for some time. Millie is married with 4 children. She has always been interested and passionate about the paranormal. Millie is on a mission to get in touch with the paranormal side and help who ever she can. Studying the paranormal has been a life long dream of Millie’s.
Greg Bontz Public Relations Manager / Sensitive	Greg started his journey as a teen when he experienced a traumatic near-death experience. For years he suppressed his intuitiveness in relation to the paranormal. Although he has experienced many paranormal events in his life, especially when he worked as a paramedic, Greg continues to define himself in the research and investigation community. Holding a Master’s level education, Greg uses his critical thinking skills within the group to question the validity of events and to assist those in need.
Andy Ussery Investigator	Andy Ussery is a life long resident of the Kansas City, MO area. He has always had a strong interest in the paranormal, from reading books about UFO's and the loch ness monster in the grade school library to being a huge fan of shows like X-Files. He has always held onto the firm belief that there is more to the world around us than what we can see. His desire is to be able to prove what he has believed his whole life through researching and investigating unexplained phenomena. Andy knows that there is a world full of people out there seeking answers to things that are going on around them, and hopes that with experience, knowledge, and compassion he can help others in need.
Sabrina Sloan Investigator	Sabrina grew up in a small country town in Southern Missouri then relocated to Kansas City for college. She had her first paranormal experience at an early age and since then has been fascinated with the paranormal. Through out her life she has had positive experiences and wants to help other people with understanding of the spirit world.
Katy Wendel Investigator	Katy Wendel was born in England and raised in Georgia. She currently resides in Blue Springs with her significant other and son. She has always been interested in the paranormal, fascinated with ghost stories most of her life. She has joined NAPRIS to be part of the growing field she is passionate about, to seek answers, and to help others. Katy states,” I think there is a whole other world going on silently around us. I find that comforting and hope to one day help discover the proof to open minds everywhere.”
Stephen Skinner Investigator	Stephen Skinner is married with no children. He was Born in Missouri and raised in Texas. He is new to the paranormal field but has always had an interest. He believes everything can be proved, if it's real, through the scientific method.
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Dustin Eckert Investigator Trainee	Dustin Eckert grew up in the Kansas City area, at age 18 he joined the the US Navy, which he has continued to serve in the reserves. He is now a resident of Liberty, MO. Dustin has always been interested in the paranormal stemming back to when he was a small child. He joined NAPRIS not only to find confirmation of some kind of life after death, but also to help those who are being disturbed in their homes and businesses by restless spirits or other paranormal entities.
Angela Griffith Investigator Trainee	Angie has lived in rural Missouri for most of her life. She is the mother of two teen-aged children who are also interested in paranormal investigation. Since childhood she has had many un-explained experiences ranging from the down-right silly to just plain terrifying. She joined NAPRIS in hopes of finding evidence that life continues on in some form after death. Her goal is to learn as much as possible about investigating and life after death while helping others.
Picture Coming Soon Jenny Sublett Investigator Trainee	Jenny was born in San Diego CA and moved to KC when she was 6yrs old. She is currently living with her fiancé and plan's on getting married in June 2010. She has always seemed to be drawn to finding out more on the paranormal. Jenny said "To have the ability now to join others that feel the same way is amazing." She can't wait to get out there and see if we can find evidence that there is life after death or more than just heaven and hell.
Tony Pickman Investigator	Tony’s investigator talents began a number of years after he and his wife moved out of the Infamous Sallie House. After years of trying to forget the terrifying ordeal that he experienced, he began a journey to try to understand why he was such a victim and over the last several years Tony has actually returned to that house as an investigator. Tony uses his valuable psychic abilities to enhance the groups understanding of the location and its spirits. Although Tony prefers the term “sensitive” and hates being called a psychic, his abilities are undeniable.
Debra Pickman Investigator	Debra has been interested in the paranormal since she can remember and always had a desire to experience it herself. It wasn’t until she turned 29 and lived in the Sallie House that she was able to do so. The logical and scientific approach she took during the family’s residence at the house, and for years afterwards, has set the stage for her continued growth and knowledge in the field and she has thrown herself into understanding more aspects of the paranormal ever since.