John Orrichio: Director/Producer and Creator

John Orrichio has been making movies since the age of ten. John has six feature films in worldwide distribution. His last two films “Abduction” and “Dreams of the Dead” are featured on cable television. He wrote, directed, edited and composed most of the music for each film. John started a film production company “John Orrichio Films” in 2004 which specializes in films about the paranormal. John won an award for best director from JCT TV in Connecticut for his film “Black Ribbon” which dealt with the supernatural. John brings his experience to “Ghost Chicks” treating each episode as a mini film— with a beginning, a middle and an end. This adds a unique edge and gives resolution to each episode compared to other ghost hunting shows.

Roberto Lombardi: Assistant Director

Roberto Lombardi can be seen in front as well as behind the camera in both John Orrichio films, “Abduction” (2009) and “Johnny Blue” (2010). He is involved in producing, casting, location scouting and script supervision. His interest in the paranormal began at an early age and he’s had the good fortune to work along side M. Night Shyamalan, director of “The Sixth Sense” and has appeared in his latest film “The Happening.” Roberto also had supporting roles in several other feature films all in worldwide distribution. He is an accomplished musician and has had many of his compositions included in several recent productions.

Ryan Mayfield: Still Photographer

Ryan is a gifted photographer who we can always count on. He took 99% of the photos on this site. He is truly a master at his craft and a very good friend. Click here to visit his website

Coleen Trimmer: AV Tech Advisor, Production Assistant, Research Historian and assistant to Mr. Orrichio

Coleen Trimmer is an expert in EVP's and sound recording. She is our mechanical expert in both video and sound. Any questions, she has the answer! She can be found on location working the boom microphone or wiring up the Ghost Chicks with wireless mics. We're lucky to have her! Coleen also goes over all audio and video data collected during an investigation. This can take several days as we use many digital recorders and sometimes over 12 hours of footage from several inferred cameras. She will help go over any photos taken that have suspected to contain anything Paranormal.

Doug Pearson: Cameraman, Grip and all around great guy

Greg Sucharew: Camera, Grip and Assistant Editor

David Grego: Music and Soundtrack Artist

David Grego, composer / bass (electric/upright) & tuba, has played and recorded with the seventeen time Grammy Award Winning Jimmy Sturr Orchestra (2002-05) and Nickelodeon's 'Blues Clues' (1998-04). In addition to being the first call sub for Broadway's 'Chicago' (1999-present), “Frog and Toad” (2003) and “Those Were the Days” (1995), he was a member of the last aggregate of the Spike Jones Band (1986-89). He also recorded the first recording of Ives’ “Universe Symphony” with the New York Festival of Microtonal Music (2003), played Lead Tuba with Howard Johnson's “Gravity” (1994-96), was Principal Tuba with The New Jersey Pops (1994-2003), and was seen & heard performing on the Coke-a-Cola commercial: “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” (1974). Other musical performance affiliations have been with USO Tours- Europe (1975-76), The World Festival of Music-Nagasaki, Japan (1986), Leon Redbone, Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra, Burton Greene's 'Klezmokim', A&E's Biography on Groucho Marx, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, minimalist Lamonte Young’s “The Theatre of Eternal Music Big Band”, numerous performances with Andre’ DeShields, Theodore Bickel, Imogen Coca, Sandy Duncan, Mercedes Ellington and Joel Grey. David is currently in pursuit of finishing his first rock tuba CD, 'Tubaczar'. His tuba & guitar duo album, 'Communicating Vessels' was released 12/04. David holds a Bachelors (’79) and Masters Degree (’80) from the Manhattan School of Music and was recognized with a Dodge Fellowship Award for excellence in pursuing alternate route certification in education. He was also adjunct faculty at Kean University and William Paterson University for ten years.

George Sladek: Music and Theme Song Artist

George Sladek, is an artist living in St. Louis Missouri. He spent his formative years absorbing popular music styles. In addition to Rock, Pop, and Country, he is influenced by the Classical music he studied growing up. Watch the ending credits of upcoming films... He's written the title songs for several movies. His eclectic background is evident in his song writing!

James Pompeo: Intern

More of the crew to follow....