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Phil Scott
Philip Brian Scott (born August 4, 1958) is an American politician and businessman who has served since 2017 as the 82nd governor of Vermont. A member of the Republican Party, he was a representative for the Washington District in the Vermont Senate from 2001 to 2011 and the 81st lieutenant governor of Vermont from 2011 to 2017.
Scott was first elected governor of Vermont in the 2016 general election, and was reelected in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024. Scott's 2024 margin of victory is the largest in any Vermont gubernatorial election since 1946. As of 2025, Scott is the second-longest serving incumbent governor in the U.S.
One of the nation's most popular governors, Scott is often described as a moderate Republican.
Philip B. Scott was born on August 4, 1958, in Barre, Vermont, the son of Marian (Beckley) and Howard Roy Scott (1914–1969). His father was disabled after being wounded while serving in World War II and later worked as a vehicle permit supervisor for the state highway department. In 1973, Scott's mother married Robert F. Dubois (1919–1983).
Scott graduated from Barre's Spaulding High School in 1976. Scott is a 1980 graduate of the University of Vermont, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial education.
After graduating from high school, Scott began working at DuBois Construction, a Middlesex business founded by the brother of his mother's second husband. After college, Scott owned a motorcycle sales and repair shop in Morrisville, then worked as a construction manager for Morrisville's H. A. Manosh Corporation. Scott has also been involved in other business ventures, including ownership of a restaurant and a nightclub.
Scott became a co-owner of DuBois Construction in 1986. He is a past president of the Associated General Contractors of Vermont. On January 6, 2012, a fire at DuBois Construction caused substantial damage, but the owners rebuilt and continued operations.
After being elected governor, Scott sold his share of DuBois Construction to avoid possible conflicts of interest, since DuBois Construction does business with the State of Vermont. He sold his 50% share for $2.5 million plus 3% interest, payable over 15 years. Scott said he opted to finance the sale himself rather than having the company borrow the money to pay him in full to preserve the company's bonding capacity. Critics suggested that Scott's sale of his share in the company over 15 years did not eliminate possible conflicts of interest, but Scott and the attorney who negotiated the sale on his behalf disagreed.
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Phil Scott
Philip Brian Scott (born August 4, 1958) is an American politician and businessman who has served since 2017 as the 82nd governor of Vermont. A member of the Republican Party, he was a representative for the Washington District in the Vermont Senate from 2001 to 2011 and the 81st lieutenant governor of Vermont from 2011 to 2017.
Scott was first elected governor of Vermont in the 2016 general election, and was reelected in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024. Scott's 2024 margin of victory is the largest in any Vermont gubernatorial election since 1946. As of 2025, Scott is the second-longest serving incumbent governor in the U.S.
One of the nation's most popular governors, Scott is often described as a moderate Republican.
Philip B. Scott was born on August 4, 1958, in Barre, Vermont, the son of Marian (Beckley) and Howard Roy Scott (1914–1969). His father was disabled after being wounded while serving in World War II and later worked as a vehicle permit supervisor for the state highway department. In 1973, Scott's mother married Robert F. Dubois (1919–1983).
Scott graduated from Barre's Spaulding High School in 1976. Scott is a 1980 graduate of the University of Vermont, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial education.
After graduating from high school, Scott began working at DuBois Construction, a Middlesex business founded by the brother of his mother's second husband. After college, Scott owned a motorcycle sales and repair shop in Morrisville, then worked as a construction manager for Morrisville's H. A. Manosh Corporation. Scott has also been involved in other business ventures, including ownership of a restaurant and a nightclub.
Scott became a co-owner of DuBois Construction in 1986. He is a past president of the Associated General Contractors of Vermont. On January 6, 2012, a fire at DuBois Construction caused substantial damage, but the owners rebuilt and continued operations.
After being elected governor, Scott sold his share of DuBois Construction to avoid possible conflicts of interest, since DuBois Construction does business with the State of Vermont. He sold his 50% share for $2.5 million plus 3% interest, payable over 15 years. Scott said he opted to finance the sale himself rather than having the company borrow the money to pay him in full to preserve the company's bonding capacity. Critics suggested that Scott's sale of his share in the company over 15 years did not eliminate possible conflicts of interest, but Scott and the attorney who negotiated the sale on his behalf disagreed.