Scott serves as Co-Head of Sponsor Coverage at NXT Capital. In this role, he is responsible for co-leading the team that originates, underwrites, structures, and closes new transactions, as well as as well as overseeing the ongoing monitoring of the originated loan portfolio. The team manages relationships with private equity sponsors across the U.S. In addition, he plays an active role in the strategic planning and broader marketing efforts of the Direct Lending Group. Scott is also a member of NXT Capital’s Credit and Investment Committees.
Scott brings 30 years of middle market direct lending experience to NXT Capital, with deep expertise across manufacturing and distribution, business services, and recurring-revenue sectors.
Before joining NXT Capital, Scott was a Director at Merrill Lynch Capital, where he originated, underwrote, and managed cash flow and asset-based financings. He also held key roles in Heller Financial’s Corporate Finance Group, where he led transactions across Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, and Canada. Earlier in his career, Scott worked as an audit senior at Ernst & Young.
Scott earned a B.A. in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa.