Meet the Team: Leadership

Kevin Fike

Founder & Director

Kevin Fike founded Historic Ghost Watch & Investigation in 2004 with the goal of helping individuals experiencing unexplained activity while preserving the history connected to the locations involved.

Over the years, Kevin has overseen more than 500 investigations involving private residences, businesses, historic landmarks, museums, cemeteries, and nationally recognized paranormal locations throughout the southeastern United States.

His passion for historical research and documentation continues to shape the mission and direction of HGWI today.

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Cecil Fike

Senior Investigator Emeritus

Cecil has been part of Historic Ghost Watch & Investigation since its earliest years and has participated in investigations ranging from private residences to some of the nation’s most recognized paranormal locations, including Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the USS North Carolina, and Willard Library.

Now in his nineties, Cecil remains an important part of the HGWI family and continues to attend investigations whenever his schedule and health allow. His decades of life experience, steady perspective, and encouragement have helped shape both the organization and many of the investigators who have been part of it over the years.

While he may not travel to every investigation today, his influence can still be found throughout HGWI and the values that continue to guide our work.

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Wendell Whitfield

Senior Investigator • Case Management

Wendell Whitfield serves as HGWI’s Case Manager and is one of the organization’s most experienced investigators. His extensive leadership background, practical problem-solving skills, and years of investigative experience have made him an invaluable part of the team.

As Case Manager, Wendell is often the first point of contact for clients after a request is submitted. He assists with case review, client interviews, investigation planning, and ongoing communication throughout the investigative process. His calm and professional approach helps ensure that every client is treated with respect, compassion, and understanding.

In addition to his investigative responsibilities, Wendell brings decades of experience in construction, HVAC, and property maintenance. His knowledge of building systems and environmental factors frequently helps identify potential natural explanations for reported activity, allowing HGWI to approach each case with a balanced and objective perspective.

Wendell’s commitment to helping people, combined with his practical expertise and leadership, has made him one of the cornerstones of Historic Ghost Watch & Investigation.

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Amy Hill

Senior Investigator • Communications

Amy Hill oversees communications and public outreach for Historic Ghost Watch & Investigation. She assists with managing HGWI’s social media presence, public engagement, and organizational communications while helping share the mission and activities of the group with the broader community.

Amy also plays an important role in investigation planning and coordination, helping establish relationships with well-known historic and paranormal locations throughout the country. Her efforts have assisted HGWI in arranging investigations at notable sites and maintaining connections within the paranormal community.

In addition to her work with HGWI, Amy co-hosts the Wicked Paranormal radio show alongside Kevin Fike, where they discuss paranormal topics, historic locations, investigations, and experiences from the field.

Through her work in communications, media, and location coordination, Amy helps HGWI continue its mission of helping people, preserving history, and seeking answers with integrity.

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James Mathis

Senior Investigator • Investigation Technology Specialist

James Mathis serves as a Senior Investigator and Investigation Technology Specialist for Historic Ghost Watch & Investigation. His experience in both field investigations and investigative technology helps ensure that evidence is collected, documented, and reviewed using a consistent and methodical approach.

James assists with equipment deployment, technical operations, evidence collection, and investigative support during both private and public investigations. His attention to detail and commitment to proper documentation have made him a valuable member of the HGWI team.

Whether assisting with field operations or helping evaluate potential evidence, James plays an important role in supporting HGWI’s mission of helping people, preserving history, and seeking answers with integrity.

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Jessie Carey

Senior Investigator • Administrative Coordinator

Jessie Carey serves as a Senior Investigator and Administrative Coordinator for Historic Ghost Watch & Investigation. In addition to assisting with investigations and organizational support, Jessie has long been interested in the role that personal experiences and intuitive impressions may play in understanding reported paranormal activity.

While HGWI approaches every investigation through documentation, historical research, witness interviews, and evidence collection, Jessie provides a perspective that can help investigators consider aspects of a case that may not be immediately apparent through traditional methods alone.

Her dedication to both the people involved and the investigative process has made her a valued member of the HGWI team for many years.

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Lead Investigators

Lead Investigators serve as field leaders during investigations and help mentor newer members of the organization. They assist with investigation planning, evidence collection, documentation, equipment operation, and investigator training while helping maintain HGWI’s professional standards in the field.

Current Lead Investigators include:

• Chandler Fike
• Justin Privett
• Terence Queen

Lead Investigators are selected based on experience, leadership ability, professionalism, and their commitment to the mission and values of Historic Ghost Watch & Investigation.

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Investigators

Historic Ghost Watch & Investigation is supported by a dedicated team of investigators, researchers, and volunteers who assist with investigations, documentation, historical research, and organizational operations.

Current and former investigators have brought experience from a wide variety of professional backgrounds including education, ministry, information technology, law enforcement, military service, business ownership, construction, and public service.

Every investigator contributes to the mission of helping people, preserving history, and seeking answers with integrity.

Current Investigators

• David Herbertson
• Casey Basting
• Jose Trejos
• Dana Hannah

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A Shared Mission

While our members come from different backgrounds, professions, and experiences, we are united by a common purpose: helping people, preserving history, and seeking answers to unexplained experiences.

Every member of Historic Ghost Watch & Investigation understands that our work is about more than collecting evidence. It is about supporting individuals and families, respecting the locations we investigate, and preserving the stories connected to those places.

Whether conducting historical research, reviewing evidence, interviewing clients, participating in field investigations, or supporting the organization behind the scenes, every member contributes to the mission that has guided HGWI for more than two decades.

People come first, and we never forget that ghosts were people too.

Interested in Becoming Part of HGWI?

Not everyone participates in investigations, but there are many ways to support the mission of Historic Ghost Watch & Investigation.

Community Members help support our efforts through participation, advocacy, historical preservation, outreach, and organizational support. Whether you are an experienced investigator, a history enthusiast, or simply someone who believes in our mission, we welcome you to learn more about becoming part of the HGWI family.