Scott Rowsell
Company Principle

Mr. Rowsell is the owner and manager of Pro-Tech Forest Resources and oversees all company operations. His work ensures that all projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner while ensuring that quality standards are not compromised.

Erin Rowsell
VP Finances

Mrs. Rowsell is responsible for all accounting matters related to Pro-Tech and its client base. Mrs. Rowsell completed her diploma in Small Business Management in 1999 from the University College of the Caribou in Kamloops, BC.

Brad Layton, RFT
Operations Manager, EMS Specialist

Mr. Layton is a long time employee of Pro-Tech ad provides a wealth of expertise and knowledge. He has played a vital role in the development of the current forest health management strategies for our region and is responsible for the development and management of the Pest Management Operations Information System database.

Jacynthe Parker, RPF, GIS Analyst
Signing Forester, Professional Services, GIS Services

Mrs. Parker is our signing forester and is responsible for the provision of professional services to Pro-Tech’s client base. Her speciality works include Management Plans (Forest Stewardship Plans, Site Plans), Appraisals, Forest Health (diagnosis, management), and GIS Services. She has acquired her Forest Sciences Degree at University of Moncton, NB, and her her GIS Certificate at Sir Sanford Fleming College, ON. Mrs. Parker's experience in the field highly complements her extensive knowledge of GIS, Cartography and Web Design

Derek Smith, RFT
Project Manager

Mr. Smith is the primary project manager for works with Houston Forest Products. Mr. Smith’s knowledge base and acquired skills are well put to use with HFP. His dedication to his clients results in a healthy and prosperous relationship, which has translated into an increasing reliance from HFP to conduct their operational development and forest health management projects.

Sean McLean, RFT
Project Manager

Mr McLean is the primary project manager for works undertaken with Canadian Forest Products. With over 15 years of experience in operational development throughout northern British Columbia, Mr McLean delivers a quality project on time and on budget.

Brandy Hughes, FT
Project Manager

Miss Hughes is responsible for our silviculture department. She is an accredited silviculture surveyor and has worked extensively throughout the province of British Columbia.

Dave Sicotte, GIS Tech
GIS Department Manager

Mr. Sicotte is the GIS department manager. He has acquired his GIS training at Okanagan University College in Salmon Arm BC and his Geography Degree at Salmon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC. His experience ranges from Surveying, Contract Log Scaling, Drafting, along with a wide range of GIS skills.

Leah Drescher
Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Drescher is responsible for all administrative duties, and is highly organized which allows Pro-Tech Forest Resources to operate in a highly efficient manner. In addition to providing administrative and secretarial support for the company, Mrs. Taphorn also manages and processes data collected by our GPS Technicians and Timber Cruising Crews.