A businessman for over 20 years, Scott has invaluable training for the role of Mayor: oversight, integrating multiple departments, stream-lining, delegating, goal-setting, budget management, building consensus but also sometimes making tough decisions. His experience also includes public speaking and Scott is comfortable setting agendas and presiding over meetings.

Married 29 years, Scott and his wife Ellen have three adult children and are proud grandparents. Four generations of the Korthuis family live within the city limits: these long-time residents care about property rights, schools and safety. Scott wants his grandchildren to be able to live and work locally -- this means living-wage jobs need to be available. And, as a businessman in city, Scott has a vested interest in Lynden's economic viability and sustainability.

OCCUPATION: Product Manager, Oxbo International Corporation; Partner, Korvan Industries (purchased by Oxbo International in 2004); Process Engineer, Georgia-Pacific, Bellingham (1982-1988)

EDUCATION: Calvin College, Letters in Engineering (1981); University of Washington, BS Chemical Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering (1982); Professional Engineer (1987)

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: Board Member, Providence Christian College (CA); Advisory Board Member, Bellingham Technical College. Served on Lynden Economic Development Committee and Lynden Parks Advisory Committee. Previous president for Lynden Christian School Board and two local churches.

PERSONAL: A hobby mechanic, Scott has enjoyed restoring two vintage cars: a 1971 Triumph TR-6 and a 1957 Triumph TR-3. He can be found three mornings every week at 6:00 am at the YMCA playing racquetball with long-time friends. Once a month for the past 120 months, Scott has also water-skied on Lake Whatcom; KVOS-TV filmed a segment on his unusual odyssey which aired in June 2009 on "Experience Northwest". You can view the segment HERE.

The Korthuis family: Scott's grandchildren are the 5th generation to live in the city limits