Scott has been in Wasco County since 1991 when he became the Executive Director of the Port of The Dalles. He was with the Port for 14+ years, moving on at the conclusion of the land deal with Google. In addition to serving as a County Commissioner, he is currently the principal of a consulting firm in the construction sector.
He was born in Spokane, Washington and graduated from high school there and went on to the University of Idaho where he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Following his undergraduate studies he earned a Masters in Business Administration from Washington State University.
Scott has been married to Betsy for over 25 years and they have two children Samantha and Sydney. They live in a rural part of the County on 12 acres between The Dalles and Mosier. He enjoys the rural life and is an avid snow skier and outdoor enthusiast.
EDUCATION:
Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
High School, Joel E. Ferris, Spokane, Washington
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- S3B Group - Principal, The Dalles, Oregon
- Design Structures, LLC - Vice President, The Dalles, Oregon
- Port of The Dalles - Executive Director, The Dalles, Oregon
- Interbeton. Inc. - Marketing Manager, Williamsburg, Virginia
- Morrison-Knudsen Company - Boise, Idaho
- Positions: Cost Analyst, Construction Engineer, Piping/Structural Engineer,
- Hydromechanical Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Field Engineer, Associate Engineer
Wasco County Commissioner Boards/Committees
- Board of Property Tax Appeals
- Columbia Gorge Bi-State Renewal Energy Zone
- Columbia Gorge Coordinated Care Organization Finance Committee
- Community Out Reach Team
- 4-H & Extension Service District Budget Committee
- Hospital Facility Authority Board
- Library Service District Budget Committee
- Lower Deschutes River Interagency Implementation Team
- Lower Deschutes River Management Team
- Mid-Columbia Center for Living Board of Directors
- Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility Board of Directors - Alternate
- One Gorge Economic Development Group
- Quality Life (QLife) Board of Directors
- Strategic Investment Program Advisory Committee
- The Dalles Chamber of Commerce ex-officio
- The Dalles Chamber Economic Development
- Wasco County Budget Committee
- Wasco County Planning Department Advisory Committee