Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor currently serves as the President & CEO of the International Soap Box Derby, a position held since August 2023. Before this role, Scott was the Executive Director of The Portage Foundation, overseeing its $7.0 million budget from June 2022 to August 2023. Scott has extensive experience in non-profit leadership, having served as the Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley and in various key positions at several YMCA organizations, where responsibilities included managing multi-million dollar budgets, fundraising initiatives, and community engagement. Scott's career began in 1996 with Big Brothers Big Sisters, where significant organizational restructuring led to financial stability. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Organizational Management & Leadership from Springfield College and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education/Exercise Science from Kent State University.