meet THE PROSPECTOR PLUMBER TEAM

Our Awesome Service Techs
You Know and Love

The dedicated folks who help fix any plumbing problems you may have. No one does it better than these guys.

Bobby Pine

Bobby was born in New York and lived many different places. He graduated from USAF and L.U. 102 apprenticeship program. He loves the service industry because he gets to help people through their mechanical problems. In his spare time you will find him backpacking the back-country exploring Alaska and spending time with his family, 4 children and 4 grand daughters. It is Bobby’s mission to provide you with 5 star service today!

Nick Ely

Nick was born in Coldspring, New York. He graduated from the Fairbanks plumbers union with more licensing than we can list here. He loves repairing plumbing & heating equipment and taking care of people. In his spare time you will find him 4 wheeling & taking care of his hobby farm.

Morgan West

Morgan was born in Fairbanks. He graduated from the Fairbanks plumbers union with more licensing than we can list here. He loves repairing plumbing & heating equipment and taking care of people. In his spare time you will find him hunting, fishing and snow machining.

Kevin Smothers

Kevin Smothers was born in Missouri but moved to Fairbanks at a young age where he has remained. He graduated from Star of the North high school in North Pole and joined Local 375 Plumber’s and Pipefitter’s Union where he completed his 5 year apprenticeship. In his spare time Kevin can be found spending time with his family, enjoying the outdoors, or travelling. It is Kevin’s mission to provide you with 5 star service today!

Ryland Ellis

Rylan Ellis was born in Fairbanks, Alaska. He graduated from North Pole High School then completed the apprenticeship with Local 375 Plumbers and Pipefitters union. He loves being able to help other local residents with plumbing and heating issues they don’t feel comfortable taking care of themselves. In his spare time you will find him out on his 4 wheeler or spending time with his wife and children. It is Ryland’s mission to provide you with 5 star service today!

Jared Trout

Jared was born in Fairbanks, AK. He graduated from Idea High School. He loves working with his hands and learning new things. In his spare time you will find him hunting, snowboarding and hanging out with his dog.

Tony Juneau

Meet Tony, the problem-solving Floridian graduate from Full Sail University. By day, he tackles challenging tasks with expertise and enthusiasm, while his spare moments are filled with guitar melodies, family time, and outdoor adventures. Tony’s ultimate goal is to deliver you a 5-star service, ensuring your satisfaction at every turn. With a creative touch and unwavering commitment, he’s your go-to person for all your needs.

Zach Stidham

Meet Zach, our HVAC/R expert from Cullman, Alabama. Currently enrolled in the applied business program at UAF, Zach is a dedicated student on the path to mastering the field.
Armed with an HVAC/R certification from Ashworth College, Zach is committed to providing 5-star service, making your comfort his top priority. Outside of academics, he’s a passionate tech enthusiast, often found immersed in reading, studying, or pushing the boundaries with AutoCAD and 3D printing.
For Zach, delivering top-notch service isn’t just a job—it’s his mission. Count on him for HVAC expertise and a commitment to your satisfaction.

The Williams Crew

And their little dog too.

Kristill, Jered, Brooklyn, And Reno Williams

Jered Williams (that spelling is accurate, his parent got a little creative in their spelling) grew up in Fairbanks and loves to call the Interior of Alaska his home.

Jered started working in the plumbing industry when he was just out of high school to support his young family. He had a child on the way and knew that plumbing was just one of the many ways he could provide for his wife and his son (not pictured).

Years, and one more child, later, he saw an opportunity to provide Fairbanks and North pole with a better breed of plumbing company. That was the seed of Prospector Plumbing.

He launched at first under the name J-Rod’s Plumbing and Heating with just a notepad, a van and years of plumbing experience. That dream later became the Prospector Plumbing that you know today.

He’s now joined in the company by his wife Kristill. The two love helping Alaskan homeowners get their plumbing problems solved while enjoying an active lifestyle of hiking, biking and snowboarding that only Alaska can provide.