Scott is a life-long Texan and a McKinney resident for over 25 years. He earned his BBA and MTax degrees from Baylor University, and maintains a CPA license in the State of Texas. His career path includes positions at Ernst & Young, and ownership in two franchise endeavors. Scott has served Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX since 1997 and is currently Executive Pastor. He married Shelly Parks in 1987. Their son Ryan, daughter-in-law Jaclyn, their daughter Lauren, and son-in-law Andrew are all Baylor graduates and have blessed Scott and Shelly with three incredible grandchildren. Scott and Shelly raised their family in McKinney, and still enjoy supporting local businesses and mentoring students in the McKinney schools.
Scott served McKinney and surrounding communities as a State Representative in the Texas State Legislature In Austin for ten years. Scott served on multiple committees including the Public Education Committee and the Ways & Means Committee. He also served as Chairman of the Republican Caucus Policy Committee for two legislative sessions. Scott authored and passed many bills in his time as state representative, but there are two he is most proud of. The first is the “Pastor Protection Act” which protects the first amendment rights of our religious leaders. The second is the “Fostel Bill” which provides temporary housing for displaced children as CPS works to find a foster home. The needs and voices of Collin County were heard loud and clear in Austin during his time there.
As I have shared my decision to run for Mayor of McKinney, some have jokingly asked, “What are you thinking?” Since laying down my political cap in 2023, I have enjoyed time with my 3 grandchildren, embarked on some big projects in my role as Executive Pastor at Cottonwood Creek Church, and developed a bit of a pickleball addiction. So why would I get back in the ring now?
McKinney has a unique sense of friendliness and community that needs to be protected and promoted. I have never felt like a politician, but the unique, strong and friendly people of McKinney make it impossible for me not to advocate for you and our city. I love McKinney and want to see it prosper.
Leadership sets the tone of the city. As mayor, a positive disposition and a conviction that the best is yet to come for McKinney will magnify the amazing attributes of our people, and produce fruitful results.
As McKinney Mayor, I will: