Scott leads all acquisition and investment activities for Ginkgo. His direct experience in the multifamily industry spans more than 23 years. During his tenure at BNP, Scott served in various officer-level positions, including Vice President of Administration and Finance and Vice President for Acquisitions and Development before becoming President in 1994 and a Director in 1997. While at BNP, he had primary responsibility for the acquisition, rehabilitation and repositioning of 36 apartment properties with over 8,000 units. From 1980 to 1986, Scott was with Arthur Andersen LLP, serving as tax manager from 1985 to 1986 and representing real estate investors, developers and management companies. He received a BS degree in accounting from the University of North Carolina. Scott is licensed in North Carolina as a Certified Public Accountant and is also a licensed real estate broker and the Principal Broker for Ginkgo. He serves on the Board of Directors of the National Multi Housing Council and the Board of Directors of the National Apartment Association, for which he serves as a Regional Vice President. He is a member of the National Apartment Association Budget and Finance Committee and formerly chaired the group’s Membership Equity Task Force. He is also a past President of both the Apartment Association of North Carolina, of which he is still a Board member, and the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association.