Scott grew up on a diversified farming operation in western Iowa, where he developed a strong foundation in agriculture and an appreciation for the seed industry. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy, with a minor in Marketing, from Northwest Missouri State University in 1994.

Scott began his career in 1996 with Pioneer in soybean research, where he was responsible for soybean varietal development across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. In 2005, he earned a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from Drake University, further strengthening his technical and commercial expertise.

In 2010, Scott joined the MCS Commercial Business Unit. He currently serves as Vylor Portfolio Lead, providing strategic oversight of the soybean portfolio across all zones, along with responsibility for other complimentary crops. In this role, he applies his extensive agronomic knowledge, research experience, and business expertise to portfolio strategy, commercial planning, and cross-functional collaboration. His focus is on aligning portfolio priorities with business objectives, identifying growth opportunities, and delivering long-term value to the organization.