Jason Hawes

About Jason Hawes

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, as of March 2008, is in its 4th season.

Hawes has varied interests outside of TAPS, which include the fine arts[citation needed], fishing, martial arts, camping, hiking, writing books and 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 a set of twin boys.

Hawes and Grant Wilson are best friends, and were coworkers when they shared a day job as plumbers for Roto Rooter.