Meet The Team
Kathy Poltrock
Founder- (member since October 2009)
Kathy founded South East Wisconsin Paranormal Investigation Team on October 13, 2009. She has experienced the wonders of the Paulding Light in Upper Michigan, Bachelor's Grove cemetery in Midolitian IL and Archer Avenue's most infamous ghost story from Resurrection cemetery on Chicago's south-side just to name a few of the more famous haunts in the midwest. She works closely with the team to try to collect the best evidence possible, so they may be able to debunk or prove a claim.
Founder- (member since October 2009)
Kathy founded South East Wisconsin Paranormal Investigation Team on October 13, 2009. She has experienced the wonders of the Paulding Light in Upper Michigan, Bachelor's Grove cemetery in Midolitian IL and Archer Avenue's most infamous ghost story from Resurrection cemetery on Chicago's south-side just to name a few of the more famous haunts in the midwest. She works closely with the team to try to collect the best evidence possible, so they may be able to debunk or prove a claim.
Ali Bjelopetrovich
Field Investigator and Tech Manager- (member since September 2010)
I have always been interested in the paranormal and enjoy watching the paranormal shows on T.V. I have always been openminded but have only within the past year acted on my passion for investigating. My experiences prior to investigating were minimal just the "feels like someone's watching" me and even then that was only a couple times. But I had a great experience on a previous investigation that made me love investigating even more. I really love the thrill of getting evidence that cannot be explained but also enjoy finding natural explinations for things. So I guess you can say I'm a believer but an analytical believer and know that not EVERYTHING is paranormal but it is out there.
Field Investigator and Tech Manager- (member since September 2010)
I have always been interested in the paranormal and enjoy watching the paranormal shows on T.V. I have always been openminded but have only within the past year acted on my passion for investigating. My experiences prior to investigating were minimal just the "feels like someone's watching" me and even then that was only a couple times. But I had a great experience on a previous investigation that made me love investigating even more. I really love the thrill of getting evidence that cannot be explained but also enjoy finding natural explinations for things. So I guess you can say I'm a believer but an analytical believer and know that not EVERYTHING is paranormal but it is out there.
Rich Fenkl
Field Investigator (member since July 2011)
I was born in Racine and currently live in Sturtevant. I work full time at Birchwood Transport in Kenosha were I am the Fleet Maintenance Manager, I have been with the company for 20+ years. I am married and have two kids, ages 11 & 18. I have alway been interested in the paranormal and the possibilities that something else is out there. I am however a skeptic.I have never investigated before nor have I had any previous "experiences". I look forward to investigating claims and also debunking them to get the truth out of each investigation. I hope to be able to share my experiences, paranormal or not, with those who are also eager to learn. I also enjoy traveling to Las Vegas at least once a year & i am a member of the TWC on-line racing league on Tuesday nights, besides that I am into Nascar, Football ( Seahawks ) & the Brewers.
Field Investigator (member since July 2011)
I was born in Racine and currently live in Sturtevant. I work full time at Birchwood Transport in Kenosha were I am the Fleet Maintenance Manager, I have been with the company for 20+ years. I am married and have two kids, ages 11 & 18. I have alway been interested in the paranormal and the possibilities that something else is out there. I am however a skeptic.I have never investigated before nor have I had any previous "experiences". I look forward to investigating claims and also debunking them to get the truth out of each investigation. I hope to be able to share my experiences, paranormal or not, with those who are also eager to learn. I also enjoy traveling to Las Vegas at least once a year & i am a member of the TWC on-line racing league on Tuesday nights, besides that I am into Nascar, Football ( Seahawks ) & the Brewers.
Auxiliary Field Investigators
Stephanie Hill
Auxiliary Field Investigator (member since September 2010)
The interest in the paranormal has grown quite a bit from when Stephanie was a child. From stories she heard from other people, read in books, to experiences of her own. She would like to take from her experiences with S.E.W.P.I.T and hopefully have a better understanding of the paranormal. Every investigation opens up new windows of knowledge and intrigue. She brings both her own knowledge and her experiences to the team. Currently, she is going to school for Criminal Justice, which also helps bring a different variety of looking at the situations and occurrences. She would just like to have a better understanding of things and be able to help those that are in need.
Auxiliary Field Investigator (member since September 2010)
The interest in the paranormal has grown quite a bit from when Stephanie was a child. From stories she heard from other people, read in books, to experiences of her own. She would like to take from her experiences with S.E.W.P.I.T and hopefully have a better understanding of the paranormal. Every investigation opens up new windows of knowledge and intrigue. She brings both her own knowledge and her experiences to the team. Currently, she is going to school for Criminal Justice, which also helps bring a different variety of looking at the situations and occurrences. She would just like to have a better understanding of things and be able to help those that are in need.
Ryan Schuler
Field Investigator- (member since April 2010)
On Leave of Absence
Field Investigator- (member since April 2010)
On Leave of Absence
Pam Schuler
Auxiliary Field Investigator, Researcher- (member since April 2010)
On Leave of Absence-school
Auxiliary Field Investigator, Researcher- (member since April 2010)
On Leave of Absence-school
S.E.W.P.I.T Field Investigators in Training
Debby Knoff
Psychic/Field Investigator in Training- (member since August 2011)
Debby lives in Oak Creek and has been interested in the paranormal since an early age. A few of her main interests include psychic development, past-life regression, animal communication (currently volunteering at a no-kill cat shelter and working with a few of the cats with a little more attitude than normal) and communicating with her spirit guides. Deb has previously been on paranormal investigations where she was able to hone her vision and sensory skills.
Psychic/Field Investigator in Training- (member since August 2011)
Debby lives in Oak Creek and has been interested in the paranormal since an early age. A few of her main interests include psychic development, past-life regression, animal communication (currently volunteering at a no-kill cat shelter and working with a few of the cats with a little more attitude than normal) and communicating with her spirit guides. Deb has previously been on paranormal investigations where she was able to hone her vision and sensory skills.
Gina LePar
Field Investigator/Researcher in Training- (member since September 2011)
Since experiences as a very young child, and then after the death of my father when I was 8…. It was then at a young age, it became a quest to have just one of those experiences to be my father coming back to me one last time. As I have matured, evolved, and had more experiences, it has turned into more of a quest for defining the unknown and defining “experiences” for myself and others. I have a healthy amount of skepticism in an attempt to keep my research and investigations as unbiased, pure and authentic as possible. I have a medical and science based background that helps me out with maintaining composure, checking the facts and trouble shooting. I have had experience performing occasional paranormal investigations since 1999, using a variety of equipment and being in a variety of circumstances. My interest and study of the paranormal span 3 decades as well. So I’m hoping to put all of my past experience and knowledge to the test and stay open minded enough to learn more than I thought was imaginable while helping others through whatever they are experiencing. In my personal life, I’m definitely a cut up….comedy is my drug, and I’m a “free spirited” individual. I am a huge music fan of almost all types. I am an activist, a volunteer, and pretty much always root for the underdog. I love to sing, love theater, photography and have my moments of facebook and twitter addiction. Follow us on our journey! I’m so very excited and grateful to be a part of S.E.W.P.I.T. !!
Field Investigator/Researcher in Training- (member since September 2011)
Since experiences as a very young child, and then after the death of my father when I was 8…. It was then at a young age, it became a quest to have just one of those experiences to be my father coming back to me one last time. As I have matured, evolved, and had more experiences, it has turned into more of a quest for defining the unknown and defining “experiences” for myself and others. I have a healthy amount of skepticism in an attempt to keep my research and investigations as unbiased, pure and authentic as possible. I have a medical and science based background that helps me out with maintaining composure, checking the facts and trouble shooting. I have had experience performing occasional paranormal investigations since 1999, using a variety of equipment and being in a variety of circumstances. My interest and study of the paranormal span 3 decades as well. So I’m hoping to put all of my past experience and knowledge to the test and stay open minded enough to learn more than I thought was imaginable while helping others through whatever they are experiencing. In my personal life, I’m definitely a cut up….comedy is my drug, and I’m a “free spirited” individual. I am a huge music fan of almost all types. I am an activist, a volunteer, and pretty much always root for the underdog. I love to sing, love theater, photography and have my moments of facebook and twitter addiction. Follow us on our journey! I’m so very excited and grateful to be a part of S.E.W.P.I.T. !!
Becky Coan-Henderleiter
Case Mediator and Field Investigator in Training- (member since October 2011)
Bio and Photo coming soon!
Case Mediator and Field Investigator in Training- (member since October 2011)
Bio and Photo coming soon!
Mike Stoltz
Field Investigator in Training (member since November 2011)
Bio and Photo coming soon!
Field Investigator in Training (member since November 2011)
Bio and Photo coming soon!
Jostlin Krause
Auxiliary Investigator in Training- (member since July 2011)
I've been interested in the paranormal since I was a kid. The thought of the paranormal always seemed to intrigue me. In the house I grew up in, I always felt someone watching me and felt an odd presence. Once I heard footsteps running really hard up my metal stairs, but could not find an answer. Also, I believe I've seen a ghost before. I thought the garage light was on, so I went to turn it off. I opened the door to find an old lady gracefully walk down the two flights of stairs, and disappear into the first set. Since then, I long to recreate that intensely strange moment. I hope working with S.E.W.P.I.T. can bring forth this goal.
Auxiliary Investigator in Training- (member since July 2011)
I've been interested in the paranormal since I was a kid. The thought of the paranormal always seemed to intrigue me. In the house I grew up in, I always felt someone watching me and felt an odd presence. Once I heard footsteps running really hard up my metal stairs, but could not find an answer. Also, I believe I've seen a ghost before. I thought the garage light was on, so I went to turn it off. I opened the door to find an old lady gracefully walk down the two flights of stairs, and disappear into the first set. Since then, I long to recreate that intensely strange moment. I hope working with S.E.W.P.I.T. can bring forth this goal.
Brendan Delahanty
AuxiliaryInvestigator in Training- (member since August 2011)
Bio coming soon!
AuxiliaryInvestigator in Training- (member since August 2011)
Bio coming soon!
Junior Investigators
Matt and Alex
As junior investigators, Matt and Alex are learning how to become paranormal investigators, by training with the team during public investigations. They are learning how to use the equipment as well as how to document their findings. They have been interested in the paranormal since they were 11 and 9 years old. They are the sons of Kathy Poltrock and are eager to learn more about the paranormal field. Look for them on future investigations when the team does more public locations.
Team Mascot
Seymore O. Ghouls
Mascot- (member since June 2011)
The team came up with Seymour to first be a trigger object during investigations. Seymour made is debut with the team during the fourth of July parades in Racine and Somers WI. He became a huge celebrity among those in attendance. Continue to look for Seymour during investigations and team events.
Mascot- (member since June 2011)
The team came up with Seymour to first be a trigger object during investigations. Seymour made is debut with the team during the fourth of July parades in Racine and Somers WI. He became a huge celebrity among those in attendance. Continue to look for Seymour during investigations and team events.
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