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Meet the Team
Tanner Hoskins
co-Founder, PNW Bigfoot Search
Executive Director, PNWMPP.org
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Tanner Hoskins is a passionate advocate for missing persons and a dedicated explorer. As the Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project (PNWMPP), which he founded in 2021 and transformed into a nonprofit organization in 2024, Tanner has been instrumental in raising awareness and providing support to families and communities affected by disappearances in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to his work with PNWMPP, he is also the Co-Founder of the Pacific Northwest Bigfoot Search, combining his love for the outdoors with his curiosity about the unexplained. Tanner's leadership and commitment to his causes have made him a respected figure in both humanitarian and exploratory circles.
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Kelly Stolp
Co-founder, PNW Bigfoot Search
Director of Field Operations, PNWMPP.org
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Kelly Stolp is a co-Founder of Pacific Northwest Bigfoot Search and the Director of the Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project (PNWMPP), where he plays a crucial role in supporting families and communities affected by disappearances in the region. In addition to his work with PNWMPP, Kelly is an electrician journeyman, bringing technical expertise and a strong work ethic to his trade. Born and raised in Montana, he also served in the Montana National Guard, reflecting his commitment to service and community. An avid outdoorsman, Kelly cherishes time spent in nature and is deeply devoted to his roles as a loving husband, dad, and friend.
Alberto Quinones
Field Researcher, PNW Bigfoot Search
Director of Volunteer Services, PNWMPP.org
Alberto Quinones is the Director of the Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project (PNWMPP) and a passionate Sasquatch field-researcher with the Pacific Northwest Bigfoot Search. Born in Southern California and raised in Northwest Oregon, Alberto brings a unique blend of investigative skills and a deep curiosity about the unknown to his work. He is dedicated to both solving the mystery of bipedal creatures reportedly roaming North America and addressing the critical issue of missing persons in the Pacific Northwest. Alberto is also a devoted friend and husband, committed to his community and loved ones.
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Mike Palagi
Co-founder, PNW Bigfoot Search
Director of Training and Development, PNWMPP.org
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Mike is co-Founder at PNW Bigfoot Search and a dedicated Director at the Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project (PNWMPP), where he plays a vital role in supporting search and recovery efforts in the region. With a background in service, Mike served in the Montana National Guard and completed a tour in Iraq, bringing valuable experience and leadership to his work. A proud husband and dad to fur babies, Mike shares his life with his beloved chocolate lab mix, Rome, who serves as the team’s mascot and accompanies them on their missions. Mike's commitment to his family, both human and canine, and his dedication to helping others make him a respected and integral part of the PNWMPP team.
Rome Palagi
Team Mascot, PNW Bigfoot Search
Team Mascot, PNWMPP.org
14 years old, dedicated to dropped food, and not barking when danger presents itself.
About our Founding
As told by Sam Swindler and Teresa Mahoney of The Oregonian/OregonLive