Born in Albuquerque, NM and raised in El Paso, I am 40 years old, husband to lovely Case Manager Karina Saunders and father to our 4 wonderful children; who are still too young to be E.A.R.P team members.  Our daughter referres to me as “Jason Hawes of TAPS”.  As you might have noticed that Ray mentioned that Karina and I are Hearing impaired - yes that is a fact that I’m Deaf (I prefer to use the word Deaf instead of the politically correct "Hearing impaired").  I use American Sign Language to communicate, and I do read-lips and have the ability to write back and forth.  I rely heavily on non-verbal communication and body language. I am also sensitive to touch and vibrations.

I received  my degrees in Electromechanical Technology (AAS) and Electrical Engineering Technology (B.S.) from Rochester Institute of Technology, specialized in power systems and radio waves.  I am employed as a center manager for a Video Relay Services, that provides accessibility in telecommunication between Deaf and hearing consumers through the use of an interpreter via video and telephone systems.

I am extremely happy to be part of the E.A.R.P team; due to my deep interests in the paranormal and UFOLOGY since I was very young. I have had several paranormal experiences while growing up and was always in search of answers. With my analytical way of thinking,open mindedness and great patience; enables me to be objective, but thorough when reviewing evidence. Additionaly with my technical experience, I am able to bring E.A.R.P to the point where we can supply ourselves with all technical know how to create most of our own equipment.