John York

Founder / AGS Utah Rep

Like many people, I have had an interest in the paranormal as long as I can remember. I have had many encounters but cannot say that I've actually lived in a "haunted" location.

My first and earliest recollection of a paranormal event was when I was about 8 years old. I awoke to the image of a woman or young girl "floating" above my bed. Even as I ran downstairs, looking back she was still there. It was many years later that I learned of the drowning of a young girl that lived in this house.

Although I believe in the possibility of  "hauntings", most cases can be explained to be that of a natural source.

I formed UROPA in '08 in an attempt to learn about and educate those dealing with this phenomenon.  I know there are many people that are cautious speaking of this subject and wanted to create an awareness to let those people understand that you can talk to us without fear of "ridicule". 

Dylan Jones  

Lead investigator

I have always had an interest in all things Paranormal.

After watching and reading and studying about paranormal locations and experiences for several years, I began

actively investigating on my own in 2006. I then gathered with a group of friends that had similar paranormal

interests, and we began investigating together in 2007. That group dissolved, but my interest in the

paranormal did not.

My specialty on investigations (before, during and after) is debunking. I enjoy the challenge of trying to

offer alternative explanations before jumping to the conclusion that something paranormal has transpired. I

have a technical troubleshooting background, so I also enjoy utilizing available technologies to research and

to gather evidence out in the field

Kelly Flynn

Case manager / investigator

Kelly is passionate about the paranormal.  When she's not working as a paralegal or spending time with her family, you will find her either reading, researching, or investigating the mysteries of the paranormal. 

Throughout the years of investigating the paranormal, she found that she is most skilled at capturing EVP's.  She has improved this skill through hours of patiently listening to tapes and testing different techniques.

Kelly started investigating on her own in 2001.  During a 2003 group investigation of the Grist Mill Inn in Moab, Utah she captured an interesting photo of what appears to be an entity in a window.  You can find this photo published in Jeff Belanger's book, Encyclopedia of Haunted Places

THE TEAM

          "The Shadow Crew"

The  "Shadow Crew" is a group of people that act as support to the team. These individuals may assist and participate  in  functions such as large area investigations, tours and  conferences.

The members of this group only assist in non-private investigations, will always have at least one member of the "core" team present and follow all codes and guidelines of UROPA.

Jordan             Casey

Tonya              Amy

Tom

All members and people associated with UROPA will be listed here as this page will be the most current.

Traci Peterson

Investigator

I have had an interest in the paranormal as a child, and has since grown due

to the fact of experiencing possible activity in my home.

When I'm not spending

time with family I am reading watching and researching anything to with the

paranormal. I keep an open mind and look for proof that there could be something else out there.