Scotty was born in Adel, Georgia, and lived there until graduation in 1989. He served in the United States Air Force and retired after 22 years. While in the Air Force he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the American Military University. He moved his family to Archer City, Texas and went to work as the Executive Director of the Archer City Housing Authority specializing in Section 8, USDA, and HUD public housing...