Meet The Team

Lj Scholtes

Founder

Founder of the storm research team, driving the mission behind Meso Mafia's severe weather coverage, field work, and brand direction.

Chad Penny

Co-founder

Co-founder of the storm research team, helping guide Meso Mafia's severe weather mission with a specialty in radar interpretation.

Dakota Brown

Lead Chaser

Captures footage from the front lines. Favorite place to be is in it!

Nicholas Peckham

Radar Analyst

Avid weather enthusiast since 2022. Specializes in radar analysis and weather model interpretation.

Noah Terpstra

Model Analyst and Forecaster

Model analyst and forecaster for Meso Mafia, helping turn weather data into clear severe weather outlooks.

Mattie Sparks

Radar Analyst

Avid weather enthusiast since 2013. Specializes in radar analysis and helps keep the team ahead of the chaos.

Terry Fredricks

Storm Chaser / S&R Coordinator

25 years as a firefighter and EMT. Certifications include SAR, Rope 1&2, confined space, structural collapse, Hazmat specialist, NIMS 100, 200, 400, 700, and 800, and automobile rescue specialist.