SEAN WATSON
OWNER, INSTRUCTOR
Sean founded CPR Certifications Solutions (CCS) in September of 2015. Sean holds a BS in Pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Prior to founding CCS, Sean had over 20 years of experience in retail pharmacy and patient care. In just 3 years, Sean has raised the bar in the CPR training industry and has guided CCS to become one of the highest rated CPR companies in the United States. Sean strives to ensure that each instructor and student has a positive learning experience and believes that everyone should get better at first aid and life-saving CPR techniques each time they practice.
DAN SCOTTI
INSTRUCTOR
Retired FBI
BBA in Management Information Systems / Associate of Applied Science in Data Processing
Certified SORA
Dan’s first exposure to CPR was in 1980 as a lifeguard at Shore Haven Beach Club in the Bronx, NY. Since then, he has been involved with CPR for over 40 years.
He earned his BBA from IONA College in New Rochelle, NY, and an Associate Degree from Queensborough Community College, NY.
With 30 years of service in the FBI in New York City and Philadelphia, PA, Dan furthered his law enforcement training and spent an additional 10 years as a SORA Manager in corporate and private security. His mission was to "share FBI training with today’s security guards."
Rather than fully retire, Dan chose to continue his professional journey as a CPR Instructor with the American Heart Association (AHA). He is passionate about teaching his students that quick reactions can save lives.
AARON FRANKEL
INSTRUCTOR
As he scrolled through his news feed one morning, a tragic headline caught Aaron’s eye: Student Collapses at School, no CPR Begins for Minutes. The cautionary tale motivated Aaron to recertify himself, and he signed up for a BLS course with CPR Certification Solutions.
Aaron is a writer, so he spends a lot of time in front of a computer. Working as an instructor with #everyoneshould forces him to go outside. More importantly, it gives Aaron the chance to help empower those in the New Jersey area with the same potentially life-saving skills. It’s also a great distraction from worrying about the machine taking his job.
Aaron has a BA from Tufts University and an MBA in Healthcare Management from the University of Connecticut (Go Huskies).
WILLIAM BERGNER
INSTRUCTOR
William is a First Responder with over 30 years of community service.
He is currently a volunteer firefighter with the South Hackensack Fire Department.
William works full-time as a program manager for adults with developmental disabilities.
In 2015 he became a BLS Instructor and began teaching HS FA CPR/AED to firefighters, Police Officers, Teachers, and coaches.
Helping, Teaching, and working with others is William’s passion.
When William is not working or teaching, he spends time traveling and attending sporting events with his 3 sons and wife Lauren.
F. ZOHRA
INSTRUCTOR
With over 30 years of hands-on experience in diverse nursing environments, F. Zohra has transitioned from bedside care to becoming a respected health educator. Her deep commitment to patient-centered care and her exceptional communication skills have made her a valuable mentor to young nurses entering the field. In her current role, F. Zohra combines her extensive clinical knowledge with a dedication to teaching, creating an inspiring and supportive learning atmosphere.
Driven by her passion to equip future healthcare providers with essential, life-saving skills, F. Zohra pursued certification as an instructor in CPR and emergency response. Her courses go beyond standard instruction, focusing on building students’ confidence and attention to detail. Through her teaching, she hopes to instill the same level of compassion, precision, and resilience that defined her own nursing career, ensuring her students are well-prepared to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.
DONALD HOUGHTALING
INSTRUCTOR
Donald took his first BLS course after experiencing a traumatic life-threatening situation at a local restaurant where one of the patrons stood up from the bar, immediately turned around and looked right at Donald and mouthed the words, "I CANT BREATHE." Not long after this life-changing experience, Donald joined CPR Certification Solutions (CCS) and is presently a 5 star rated CPR instructor.
Donald has a background in alternative energy solutions and information technology (IT) training and business process improvement. Joining the CCS team has allowed Donald to expand on his training background and dedicate his career to teaching others life saving techniques. In addition to CPR instruction, Donald is the primary liaison for corporate clients who are interested in integrating CPR/AED training into team building initiatives.
LISA EDMONDSON
INSTRUCTOR
With a lifelong devotion to physical fitness and wellness, Lisa's passion for overall health & wellness lead her to become a BLS certified instructor. After 30 plus years in retail management, Lisa decided to take her motivational leadership & people skills into the classroom to spread the word on what she truly loves: impacting & motivating people in a positive way. With a friendly & easy going attitude, Lisa is able to convey extensive knowledge with ease, ensuring that everyone who comes out of one of her classes is prepared & fully knowledgeable in helping others when it counts the most.
SHAMARA
INSTRUCTOR
Shamara has been a compassionate registered nurse for ten years working in fields such as medical surgical, hospice and critical care. She earned a nursing degree from JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. & Dorothy A. Snyder Schools in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Shamara felt it was imperative to become an instructor following a fatal experience of a family member. While playing in a basketball game with a local league her family member collapsed and became unresponsive. It is unknown if anyone in attendance knew CPR or perhaps were too afraid to come forward to help. From this moment Shamara knew she had to teach CPR to as many people as possible. She strives for every class to be enjoyable but most importantly she wants to assure that every student who attends her classes feels comfortable stepping into situations where others may need help. Every class she teaches is in honor of her late family member.