Meet The Team
Drew Evans
Founder
Lead Investigator
Drew has over 12 years of paranormal experience, with 6 of those having been professionally done. Besides ghosts, he has a passion for corgis and all things nerdy. Our dry and deadpan humor is directly influenced from Drew's personality. Has a bad habit of walking around without a flashlight and accidentally scaring people.
Lizzie Cowles
Photographer
Assistant Investigator
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Lizzie is new to the paranormal but has enjoyed photography as a hobby for many years. While she is fascinated by the concept of ghosts, she would have never dreamed of exploring famous haunted locations before Drew drug her into it. In her spare time Lizzie loves to crotchet and sew and loves all dogs.
Stevie Turner
Photographer
Social Media Director
Stevie may be newer to the paranormal field, but she has a natural sensitivity and grasp of the unknown. She has a passion for photography, travel and music. Ideally, all three at once. As our social media director, she is naturally bubbly and can always be found wearing a smile, even in the dark.
Hali Raschke
Assistant Investigator
Hali thrives on anything dark, eerie, or unsettling. She’s the kind of person you could describe in detail and still have people assume you’re exaggerating. Her dream car is a hearse, which is entirely on brand. When she’s not leaning into the spooky side of life, she’s surrounded by her huskies, cats, and reptiles.
Iain Cavins
Assistant Investigator
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Iain comes equipped with a natural flair for storytelling and an endless supply of fun facts. OPE is his first step into the paranormal world, and he balances the team with a healthy dose of skepticism that helps keep us grounded. He’s a devoted San Diego sports fan, and music ranks among life’s greatest joys for him.
Miles Cales
Senior Investigator
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Miles grew up around the paranormal, but OPE is his first professional step into a world he loves. His experience comes from a mix of real‑life encounters and an impressive number of hours logged in Phasmophobia. He’s a devoted cat enthusiast and has an unexpected love for the color yellow, which is a bright contrast to the dark humor he leans on regularly.
Ohio Paranormal Exploration exists to bring communities a professional, safe, and respectful way to experience the unexplained. We combine historically grounded storytelling with scientifically informed paranormal methodology to create immersive experiences that celebrate a location’s unique character, history, and energy.
Our Mission:
OPE operates with a fact-first mindset. We value genuine investigation over giving a performance. We prioritize debunking evidence, environmental awareness, and honest interpretation. Guests experience real paranormal methodology. Never staged scares or manufactured drama.
We believe that exploring the past brings us together. Each event we blend local history, personal stories, educational insight, and modern investigative techniques to try and build a community through curiosity and connected interests. We want our guests to leave having shared a meaningful experience rooted in both the past, present, and paranormal.
Every space carries a story. Every unexplained moment deserves thoughtful handling. We uphold complete respect for our haunted venues, their history, their caretakers, and the energies and spirits within it. Preservation, safety, and integrity guide every decision we make.
​We investigate not to sensationalize or for a thrill, but to understand. Curiosity guided by intention allows us to uncover our shared history and the unexplained behind it.