Richard Scott is a Vista American Corporation Financial Representative. The postings on this site are my own and do not represent in any way Vista American’s (including its member companies) positions, strategies or opinions.Richard has over 30·years of experience in developing and managing treasury, investment, and financial programs for major corporations, governmental entities, high net worth families, and not-for-profit institutions.Richard's strong investment and communication skills help bring effective solutions to complex problems. He is a frequent keynoter in economics and investments and has written multiple professional articles in these fields.Mr. Scott previously worked in senior positions at industry-leading financial institutions (Bank of America, Credit Suisse, and Morgan Stanley) and as Executive Director & Assistant Deputy Treasurer of the Texas State Treasury for Ann W. Richards and Kay Bailey Hutchison, where he developed TexPool and other State of Texas investment programs.Mr. Scott received a bachelor's degree from Baylor University, an MBA from Louisiana State University, and continued with doctoral studies at The University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Scott earned the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation and is Past President of the Dallas Association for Financial Professionals. He serves or has previously served on the Boards of several non-profit organizations including the United Way of Metro Dallas, the Dallas Symphony, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Care & Mercy Foundation. He is a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church, and he & his wife Diane live in Grapevine TX.