The Journey of Scott Prentice
Scott Prentice’s story is one of creativity, dedication, and a passion for bringing beauty into the world. Born in Sheridan, Wyoming, in 1960, Scott grew up on a farm in Carlos, Minnesota, where he learned the value of hard work and family. His early years were filled with 4-H and FFA activities, instilling in him a love for creative adventures and activities.
After serving as an engineer and architectural draftsman in the military, Scott returned to the Black Hills of South Dakota. There, he and his family founded Prentice Real Estate and Builders Ltd., where Scott wore multiple hats as a commercial and residential building designer, real estate broker, office manager, and construction supervisor. His time in the family business laid the foundation for his future endeavors.
Scott’s career took a significant turn when he joined Bruce Lien to help develop Concorde Gaming, Inc. As Senior Vice President and General Manager, Scott infused his construction, design, and artistic talents into the company, helping it grow into the largest gaming company in the Midwest. His contributions included the development of the Four Bears Casino in New Town, North Dakota, and several other successful casinos throughout the Midwest gaming corridor.
Finding his true passion in commercial art glass, Scott launched an independent studio and gained national attention for his work. His most notable project was a 20′ x 40′ glass mural at Mount Rushmore National Memorial called “The Stand,” a larger-than-life buffalo that became a symbol of his artistic vision. Over the years, Scott completed various commercial art glass projects for clients such as First National Bank, Applebee’s, Ramada Inn, Holiday Inn, and numerous residential housing projects.
Scott’s portfolio also includes recognizable logos and graphic designs, some of which have become well-known throughout the Midwest. His work has been featured in projects for the Vice President of the United States and Miss South Dakota, showcasing his versatility and talent.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Scott is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experiences through his blog and various projects. He continues to inspire others with his journey and accomplishments, proving that with passion and dedication, one can achieve great things.
In the last thirteen years, Scott has taken on the role of Executive Director and Founder of BioChecked, a company dedicated to providing third-party certification for non-GMO and non-Glyphosate products. His mission with BioChecked is to develop independent verification systems to inform the public about the transparency of the food chain. Under his leadership, BioChecked has become a leading agency in environmental health awareness, with globally recognized clean label food product seals.
Scott Prentice’s story is a testament to the power of creativity, hard work, and the pursuit of excellence. His legacy lives on through his art, designs, and the impact he has made on the communities he has touched.
Hi! Scott Leland Prentice here, I’d like to share a little about myself..
I was born on a chilly October morning in the quiet community of Sheridan Wyoming in 1960.
I was the fourth and last child of Robert and Ramona Prentice. I have two brothers and a sister. My father was a hardworking truck driver and superintendent for Peter Kiewits. Moving from town to town throughout Wyoming at an early age and settling in Carlos, Minnesota at the age of eight on a farm.
FARM LIFE
I quickly discovered the meaning of hard work and the importance of family. For another nine more years I learned to raise animals, crops, vegetables and how to find happiness in creative adventures and activities on a rural country farm. I was actively involved in 4-H and FFA (Future Farmers of America).
I received my honorable discharge in 1983, after serving as an engineer, architectural draftsman and construction supervisor, attached to the 7th Div. CDEC Combat Development Experimental Command at Army base Ft. Hunter Ligget, California. My military career consisted of designing and supervising the construction test track for the Humvee, M1A1 Abrams Tank, and several other projects that lead to the approval and manufacture of the Hellfire Missile, Blackhawk helicopter, and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and I served as the NCOIC of the Battalion Color Guard.
After my military service and college education at Northern State University, I returned home to the Black Hills of South Dakota where I and my family opened Prentice Real Estate and Builders Ltd. Wearing multiple hats from commercial and residential building designer, real estate broker, office manager and construction supervisor I left the family business after 9 years and was hired by Bruce Lien to head up one of the upper Midwest largest gaming companies and helped found and develop Concorde Gaming, Inc.
As Senior Vice President and General Manager, I was able to infuse my bank of construction, design and artistic talents to help take the company public and then on to build the largest gaming company in the midwest from North Dakota to Louisiana.
With my design and construction management I was also involved in the development of the Four Bears Casino in New Town, North Dakota and several other very successful smaller casinos throughout the midwest gaming corridor.
Finding My Passion
After leaving the gaming industry to launch an independent commercial art studio, I gained national attention after completing a 20′ x 40′ glass mural at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial called “The Stand” (A larger than life buffalo). I have worked in the commercial art glass business for over 25 years doing various commercial art glass and design projects. Some of my clients consisted of First National Bank lobby rotunda, Applebee’s, Ramada Inn, Holiday Inn, and numerous residential housing projects. I have done projects for the Vice President of the United States and Miss South Dakota. My portfolio also consists of numerous logos and graphic designs, some of which are very recognizable throughout the Midwest.
BECOMING SUSTAINABLE OFF GRID
Without getting real long winded, I’d like to mention that for the better part of my 30’s and 40’s I spent living high in the Black Hills of western South Dakota at 6400 feet elevation building my a 3000 sq ft. mountain top home, which became known as “the Rubicon”. No challenge developed my life more than that experience.
No challenge developed my life more than that experience.
My other passions in life include photography, airbrush painting, fine art, water colors, pen & ink, calligraphy, charcoal, graphic design, architectural/structural drafting and of course construction.
My life timeline – I Relocated to Beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida 01/2014
First Video – 360° Drone Footage of Nokomis Beach