Jason Conrad Hawes (born December 27, 1971 in Canandaigua, New York) is the founder of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS), based in Warwick, Rhode Island. He is also one of the stars and co-producers of Sci-Fi Channel's Ghost Hunters, which has just started its fifth season. Hawes has varied interests outside of TAPS, which include the fine arts,[citation needed] deep-sea fishing, martial arts, camping, hiking, writing books, screenplays, and cooking.

He also spends a great deal of time participating in charity events,[citation needed] raising money for everything from Cure Kids Cancer to Papers in Education. In addition, he has written four sci-fi/thriller screenplays. He and his wife, Kris, have five children - three girls and twin boys.

His girls are named Samantha "Sam" , Haily and Satori. His twin boys are named Austin and Logan. Jason's three girls and twin boys consider Grant an adopted uncle, and Grant's kids view Jason the same way.

Their wives, also friends, respect TAPS' mission, but keep their distance. Each has asked her husband not to bring his paranormal work home. His own highly personal paranormal experience (which he prefers not to discuss) prompted Jason to do more than wonder about an afterworld.

He launched TAPS from a spare room of his apartment.

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