Scott was born and raised in Erwin, NC, in Harnett County.  He attended the University of Mount Olive and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion.  Upon graduation, Scott moved to Greenville, NC and lived there until 2010.  He received a second undergraduate degree in history from East Carolina University.

For 20 years, Scott was in full-time church ministry until 2015 when he opened his first business Limelight Screen Printing.  In 2018, he began working for the City of Goldsboro as the Downtown Goldsboro Business & Property Development Specialist.  Scott opened a second business, Gypsy Bean Coffee Shop, with his wife in downtown Goldsboro.  Both businesses continue today under new ownership.  In April 2022, Scott became the President/CEO of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce.

 In his role at the Chamber, Scott works to engage, equip and elevate every business in Wayne County.  His vision is to support a strong and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem that ensures our county’s position in Eastern NC and economic mobility for all of our citizens.

Scott is married to Kristen who is employed at Wayne Christian School and they have three children: Elijah, Finley and Magnolia.  They also have Ruby Sanchez Satterfield, their beloved dog.