About the Firm
Built for the complexity of modern compliance.
ClearPath Compliance Group was founded on a straightforward premise: businesses deserve compliance guidance that is practical, precise, affordable, and customized for the individual client.
"Our goal is simple: help businesses understand what's required of them, build the structures to meet those requirements, and stay ahead of what's coming next."
— ClearPath Founding Principle
Our Story
Founded to fill a real gap.
Scott founded and led the nation's largest industrial refrigeration compliance organization, with a focus on risk management and regulatory compliance for the last twenty years, and is recognized as a transformational and executive leader with expertise in Risk Management, Process Safety Management, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. He has national experience with client representation regarding EPA and OSHA regulatory actions, workplace fatalities, and ammonia regulatory compliance. His work followed an accomplished career in public safety and hazardous materials response, including serving as the Deputy Director of Hazardous Materials Response for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. His extensive experience across nearly every major industry and workplace environment brings practicality, clarity, and authority to his regulatory approach.
Whether engaging with regulatory authorities, guiding clients through high-level business and compliance assessments, leading complex investigations, or working alongside client counsel, EPA, or OSHA, Scott brings deep regulatory acumen and steady leadership that consistently drives client success.
Additionally, Scott brings demonstrated executive leadership experience in defining, organizing, and driving strategic and tactical initiatives. A strong collaborative team player, and motivator of high performing teams is coupled with his experience with private equity, M&A programs, real estate, business performance, and process improvement. He is a formidable leader of both Public and Private entities, and brings an exceptional track record of driving growth and building businesses.
A Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), with numerous PSM & RMP related certifications, and active committee member of the IIAR, Scott is frequently recognized as not only the leading subject matter expert in the room, but also the trusted advisor clients return to year after year. His combination of real-world experience, and strong leadership continues to assist his clients in remaining at the forefront of their respective industries.
Scott holds an A.S. in Fire Science, BA in International Economics, and a MPA in Public Administration.
Experience & Credentials
Deep expertise. Practical judgment.
Regulatory Experience
Decades of combined experience across federal and state regulatory frameworks, spanning multiple industries and compliance disciplines.
Examination Readiness
Extensive background preparing organizations for regulatory examinations, audits, and enforcement inquiries — with a track record of successful outcomes.
Policy & Program Development
Hands-on experience designing and implementing compliance programs, policies, and internal controls from the ground up.
Cross-Sector Knowledge
We bring sector-agnostic expertise — our methodologies translate across industries, adapted to each client's specific regulatory environment.
How We Work
Clarity over complexity
We translate regulatory requirements into plain language and actionable steps — no jargon, no unnecessary complexity.
Discretion as standard
Every engagement is handled with strict confidentiality. Your compliance posture is sensitive information, and we treat it that way.
Practical by design
Our recommendations are built to be implemented, not filed away. We stay engaged until guidance translates into real-world action.