Mark Hall

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington 1973

Grew up in the Alabama Sheriff's Boys Ranch; Selma, Alabama.

Almost became an RN while in college.

Married to Jennifer, a teacher at Munford Elementary; no children yet.

If I'm not working, you can find me fishing, playing football with my yellow lab Griffin, or going to see the family in Summerdale. I also write children books, but I still need an illustrator if you can draw! And the wife does require me to take her shopping and out to eat on the weekends.

“10 Q’s for The Crew”

1. What made you decide to create OPS?

The chance to help others and have fun doing something that is totally off the wall and most people do not believe in. It is a rush to do this with the possibility of a sighting or catching a voice or picture in the evidence.

2. Have you ever had any paranormal experiences? If so, tell us a little about one.

Me personally, I have never had an experience, but know of people who said they have. My dad always said that after his mom passed he saw her at the foot of his bed one night.

3. What's your favorite paranormal movie / TV show and why?

My favorite movie having to do with the paranormal would probably have to be "1408".

4. What, in your humble opinion, is your best attribute during your investigations?

I guess that would be me being the skeptic of the team. I believe it gives credibility to what we are doing and keeps the team grounded from the times that maybe their mind, ears or eyes might play tricks on them when they are wanting to see something. I have to search for an answer other than the paranormal; to find a way to disprove evidence we think we might have captured.

5. There seems to be a pattern forming with the OPS team's investigations and animal encounters. Why do you think this is happening?

I am not sure where the animals factor in to all of this, but it keeps our mood light at times and seems to re-energize the team when the investigation is not yielding any results. As long as we don't come across the ghost of a bear seeking revenge for Billy Bob shooting him and putting the head on the wall and the hide on the floor then I am okay.

6. What is your favorite meal to have before going out on an OPS investigation?

I don't guess any one thing comes to mind as far as food, maybe peanuts and Little Debbie cakes, although we always have to make sure we carry plenty of Mountain Dew and Dr. Pepper while we are out in the field. Me and the guys could go for some Krystal's anytime though. One of us for some odd reason has to have peach lollipops, what's that about Kevin?

7. Everyone is afraid of something. So, what is your biggest fear?

Three biggest fears, (a) bears, (b) spiders and (c) public speaking. I believe a bear attacked my vehicle one night while me and a friend were leaving another friend’s house on Bains Gap Road. Maybe it wasn't a bear, but it could have been.

8. Aside from your OPS work, what is your favorite thing to do?

Fishing, playing football and writing.

9. If you could spend one night in any location in the world to conduct an OPS investigation, where would that be and why?

I will settle for any type of activity no matter where we go; not real picky.

10. Are there any words of wisdom or parting comments you would like to leave us with?

Give your best in all that you do, don't be afraid to ask questions or to question conventional wisdom or theory. I have a blast doing investigations with you guys. You guys make it fun and exciting. There is nobody else I would rather be with out in the middle of nowhere, you know, with the Deliverance music playing in the background, than the OPS team. Just kidding guys. “actnhero” out!