Scott has been working for HMS for approximately 5 years as the first CSO of the company. He came to HMS as a seasoned Security Professional with over 20 years in Information Technology, IT Security, Research & Development, and Strategic Planning. Prior to coming to HMS, Scot held Security Executive positions at American Airlines, and Baylor Health. Scott has dedicated more than two decades to protecting private, sensitive and confidential information in roles as executive in charge of Security, and as Chief Security Officer. In these roles, he was responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of a corporate-wide information protection strategy, which addressed all matters related to safeguarding and protecting business and individual information. Over the years Scott has been acknowledged, and honored with many awards as an executive and security professional.