Scott’s professional career has been focused on rural community vitality and economic mobility. Since joining Southwest Initiative Foundation in 2007, he has managed the business finance, entrepreneurship, child care, career pathways and other economic development programs and initiatives, in addition to having roles with farmland management and as staff liaison to the Investment Committee. Scott stepped into the role of president at the foundation in February 2023.
Scott is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) through the International Economic Development Council and a certified Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) through Grow America. He currently serves as board chair for Propel Nonprofits (a Community Development Financial Institution) and is president of the Greater Minnesota Partnership. He is a board member for the International Economic Development Council, Child Care Aware of Minnesota, Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission, Southwest Minnesota Workforce Development and the Minnesota Economic Development Foundation. Scott is a past president of the Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) and currently serves as chair of its Government Relations Committee.
Scott and his wife, Amber, are residents of Montevideo and are proud parents of two adult daughters.
Position: President
