North American TCC Operations Committee
The North American Tree Climbing Championship (NATCC) Operations Committee’s purpose is to provide a competitive but educational opportunity for working arborists in North America to demonstrate and exchange new climbing techniques, safe work practices and increase the interaction between various firms, ISA components and members, and provide positive public exposure for the profession. This is accomplished through a competitive event held in North America, culminating with the winners being sent to represent the North American Region at the International World Championship held prior to the ISA Annual Conference.
Committee Chair
Philip Ruiz
Fontana, California, United States
(Western Chapter)
Head Judge
John Gauthier
Surprize, Arizona, United States
(Western Chapter)
Head Technician
Taylor Hamel
St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
(MInnesota Chapter)
ISA Staff Contacts
Tonya Brown—Event Planner