Full name: Loren C. Scott
Title: President
Company: Loren C. Scott & Associates Inc
Age: 65
Hometown: Odessa, Texas or Wink, Texas depending&..
Why do you do what you do?
It is fun & satisfying explaining sometimes complex economic topics to the layperson.
What is your greatest professional accomplishment?
Helping the Economics Department at LSU ranking jump from 101st to 38th in the country.
What was your first job?
Bus boy at Furr's cafeteria in Odessa, Texas. Memories of that job are what constantly incentivized me to go to college!
What is the best advice you've ever received?
"Go to church." (from my parents)
Who do you most admire in the local business community and why?
My wife, Peggy Scott. I am continually amazed at her ability to (1) analyze business problems correctly, (2) come up with imaginative solutions, (3) mentor those under her so they want to follow her wherever she goes, and (4) her skills at reading people.
If you could have any job other than your own, what would it be?
Personal trainer for Catherine Zeta-Jones
What is the greatest personal or professional obstacle you've overcome?
Overcoming a somewhat weak graduate training
If you started over, what would you do differently?
Never, ever stay in a job you hate
What is your prescription for life?
Spend time developing a strong Christian faith
What book are you currently reading?
Aside from the Bible, "Unstoppable Global Warming" by Fred Singer and Dennis Avery
If you could have dinner with any three living people, who would they be? (Authors? Leaders?)
Gary Becker (Nobel Laureate in Economics), Thomas Sowell, George Will
Who would play you in a movie?
Clint Eastwood
What do you do to unwind?
Golf
What is the most expensive purchase you've made for yourself?
Used 745L series BMW
What is your favorite weekend activity?
Lunch & play with Peggy, daughters, & grandchildren
What's your theme song?
"Lubbock in My Rearview Mirror"
What's your favorite spot in Baton Rouge?
Galatoire's
How do you take your coffee/tea?
Black & unsweetened
What is your favorite movie? TV show? Band?
White Christmas, Seinfield, whoever backs up Celine Dion
What is your favorite gadget?
Blackberry
What is something that you can't live without?
Hugs from grandchildren
If you could change one thing about Baton Rouge, what would it be?
The voucher system for K-12 education
What is your greatest hope for Baton Rouge?
A school system that gives everyone a foundation for interest in education and hope for a prosperous future.
What is your greatest fear for Baton Rouge?
Out-of-control crime
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