Scott McKnight | |
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Member of the LouisianaHouseofRepresentatives from the 68th district | |
Assumed office January 13, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Carter |
Personal details | |
Born | Baton Rouge,Louisiana,U.S. | November 20,1980
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Elizabeth McKnight |
Children | 3 |
Education | Louisiana State University (BA,MBA) |
Scott McKnight is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 68th district. Elected in November 2019,he assumed office on January 13,2020.
McKnight was born and raised in Baton Rouge,Louisiana. He earned a Bachelor of General Studies and Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University. [1]
Professional Experience [2]
McKnight joined BXS Insurance as a benefits consultant in 1999. He has since worked as vice president,director of business development,and president of the company. Scott works as Vice President and Director of Business Development at Cadence Insurance managing over $1 billion in annual premium revenue.
Volunteer Experience [3]
McKnight has previously served as a board member for Companion Animal Alliance,Louisiana Art &Science Museum,Foundation for Woman's Hospital,and the Louisiana State University Museum of Art. Currently,he serves as a board member for Caddo Medical Products LLC. and Pelican Chapter- Associated Builders and Contractors.
Scott also volunteered his time as a Reserve Deputy with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office from 2011 to 2020. [4]
Republican State Central Committee
Scott McKnight currently serves as the Republican State Central Committee Member for district 16D which primarily covers East Baton Rouge Parish. [5]
Republican Parish Executive Committee
McKnight Currently Serves as a Member-At-Large for the East Baton Rouge Republican Parish Executive Committee Member. [6]
Election
McKnight was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in November 2019 and sworn in to the Louisiana House of Representatives January 13,2020. [7]
Committee Assignments [8]
Caucuses and Delegations [9]
In June 2022,McKnight declared his candidacy for Louisiana state treasurer. [10]
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