Scott Prophett
Scott Prophett is president, and a lead instructor of North American Training Solutions, an organization focused on meeting the training and business needs of Private, Industrial, Municipal, Commercial entities where specialized training is needed in High Angle, Rope Access, Rescue, Chainsaw and where Specialty Equipment training and Techniques are needed.
Scott’s background and experience complement his current activities of trainer and development as well as testing in the field. He instructs classes and seminars on safety and a wide range of skills for organizations around the world. Scott has been involved in ownership and management of businesses for over 20 years. He is passionate about helping organizations with management issues such as: Skills training, team building, standard operating procedures, occupational hazard compliance, and strengthening business practices that will serve to improve the bottom line and minimize risks.
Scott’s dynamic presentation (Educomedy / Edutainment) style will inspire and motivate attendees to go back to their occupations with renewed energy and practical action steps.
Previous Experience & Qualifications
Over 20 years experience in the tree care and related industry, focusing on total tree care operations, instruction and employee development.
1976 - 1980 JL Tree Service
1980 – 1984 Craftsman Inc.
1984 - 1989 Living Tree Service.
1989 – 1999 The Care of Trees
1999 – 2001 Arborguard Tree Specialist
2001 – 2005 Sherrill Inc
2005 – Present President of North American Tree Services
2005 – Present President of North American Training Solutions Inc.
Founding Member of the ISA Safety Committee
Past Member of the TCIA Safety and Education Committees
Past Chair of Hazard Trees Subcommittee TCIA
Past TCIA Representative to the ANSI Z133
Chairman ISA / ITCC Operations Committee
Member of the International Society of Arboriculture - Certified Arborist # MA0103
ISA Certified Tree Worker Mid Atlantic # 3 and ISA #MA0103A
Certified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer
Tree Climbing Competition judge & technician in various events and capacities over the last 14 years in the Mid Atlantic, Illinois, Southern, Florida, ISA Chapters and at numerous ITCC events, as well as the Charlotte and Georgia Arborist Associations
Tree Climbing Competitor 1985 - 1992
Presentations and Articles (including but not limited to):
Speaker / instructor at ISA annual international conferences
Speaker at Tree Care Industry Expo and conference events
Speaker / seminar presenter at many ISA chapter conferences in North America.
Speaker / seminar presenter at many Urban Forestry conferences.
Written articles for;
ISA Arborist News magazine
TCI magazine
TCI Tree Worker magazine
Service and Research
Current Chairman of the International Tree Climbing Championship
Member of the ITCC Rules and Operations Committees 1999- Present
Current Member of the International Safety Committee
Contributor to ISA workbook and video training series “The Art and Science of Practical Rigging”
Contributor to ISA interactive CD courseware.
Contributor to ISA Tree Workers Guide.
Inventor of the Port-a-Wrap Lowering device.
Awards
ISA Recognition Award “Excellence in Arboriculture” 2004 for outstanding contributions in training and education.
Thank you for visiting North American Training Solutions.
For more information regarding this website, your account and our arborist training and education programs please contact: info@northamericantrainingsolutions.com.
