Scott Stephens was born and raised in South Carolina and is an avid student of South Carolina history. Scott began his career working in sales and manufacturing. Scott changed his career-path after about 10 years and began working in the non-profit sector, serving as both an executive director and a development director. He has had the primary responsibility for fundraising for non-profits for over 20 years. Scott has been a Rotarian for over 20 years and is the Past President of the Rotary Club of Greenville.

Scott has a MA from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently a Ph.D. student at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Scott and his wife, Loretta, have been married for almost 34 years and have two sons.