Scott was born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. He has lived in High Point since he was two years old and has worked in the construction business since he was sixteen years old. After working summers for his father he decided to pursue a career in construction. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Virginia Tech in 1997, majoring in Building Construction.
Upon graduation from Virginia Tech Scott worked for a nationally known construction firm for two years. He was a project manager for several projects, including a thirty-story office structure in Charlotte, N.C.
In 1999 Scott joined Dunbar & Smith, Inc. as a Certified Project Manager after completing training in the industry’s Project Management Academy. He received his North Carolina General Contractor’s License in 2002. In 2006 Scott became Vice President of Dunbar & Smith, Inc..
Scott lives with his family in High Point. He is a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, member of the High Point Rotary Club and enjoys golf, tennis, boating, and attending Virginia Tech football games.