A native of Lexington, Scott received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree, specializing in insurance and risk management, from Eastern Kentucky University in 1981. He has also completed extensive insurance studies at the University of Hartford as well as the American Institute of Insurance.

 

Having joined the agency in 1977, Scott has been a licensed property and casualty agent since and has also served on the boards of both the local Lexington and state Kentucky Independent Agents Association.

 

In 1985, Scott acquired full ownership of Blue Grass Insurance Agency from his father, Ray Pippen, who had operated the agency since 1957.

 

Having served on numerous boards of local non-profit organizations, Scott has also been significantly involved with the Christ the King Church parish (member since 1959) and Lexington Catholic High School (graduate of 1976).

 

Married with four children, Scott is a devoted father and husband with interests in thoroughbred horses, golf, and wine collecting.

 

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