Scott was born and raised in a small rural town in Hillsborough County,Florida,where he spent his youth involved in family,church,and school activities.[2] He was ordained by his home church,the First Baptist Church of Riverview,Florida.[2] Scott earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh,Scotland.[2]
Professional career
Scott has served as the Senior Pastor of Big Springs Baptist Church for over fifteen years.[2]
Prior to his political career,Scott worked as a client technologies architect at the Duke University Health System.[2]
Civic service
Scott is a volunteer firefighter with the Polkville Volunteer Fire Department,a role he has held for more than a decade.[2] He also serves as a chaplain and hostage/crisis negotiator with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office,holding advanced negotiation certification and participating in the Crisis Negotiation Team.[2]
Political career
In 2022,Scott ran for a seat on the Rutherford County Board of Education representing the East Rutherford district. He ran unopposed in the primary and defeated Unaffiliated candidate Parker Tate in the general election.[3]
In 2024,Scott ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent the newly open 111th district,following the retirement of longtime incumbent Tim Moore. He won the four-way Republican primary and went on to defeat his Democratic opponent in the November general election.[4]
Scott assumed office on January 1,2025. In the legislature,Scott’s stated priorities include support for constitutional rights,strengthening education,confronting drug addiction in communities,and prioritizing law-abiding citizens.[2]
Personal life
Scott is married to Kelly (née Conkling),whom he met while serving his first pastorate in Morrisville,North Carolina.[2] They have four children:triplet sons and a daughter.[2]
Electoral History
2024
North Carolina House of Representatives 111th district general election,2024[5]
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