Scott began his public accounting career in 1997 at Ernst & Young LLP. Following over six years at E&Y, Scott spent over 11 years in industry before joining Swallen, Lawhun & Co. in 2015. During his public accounting career, he has provided assurance services to both public and private businesses within the construction contracting, manufacturing and distribution, employee benefit plan, not-for-profit, and oil & gas industries. Scott resides in Canton, Ohio with his wife and four dogs.