Greg and Nan Scott
Greg and Nan Scott have owned property in Yachats since 1987 and moved here full-time in 2003. Both Greg and Nan were founding members of View the Future and have been active in many community activities. Nan and Greg have invested in this community in many ways including their time, skills, and the establishment of three endowments: the Gerdemann Botanical Reserve endowment, the Yachats Presbyterian Church Endowment, and the Yachats Youth & Family Activities Program Endowment.
Greg Scott
Greg’s background includes a degree in Business with a focus in finance and employment in the Finance Department with the City of Corvallis. He learned database development in the private sector and then was employed by the College of Business at OSU where he became their first Information Technology Manager. Greg was the lead in deploying the College of Business’ first computer network system. Since retirement Greg has been involved in many local activities including the VtF Board membership, presentations with the Yachats Academy of Art and Sciences, implementation of a City computer data-base system, and serving on the Yachats City Council, Planning Commission, Trails Committee and more.
Greg’s connection with VtF was a natural. He has always been a strong advocate for preserving natural land. He has a reverence for the relationship between trees, forests, and the ocean, and the systems they create and support. He takes hikes almost daily with his companion ferrets Zoe and Pandora in old-growth areas of Cape Perpetua which he describes as “my church.”
Greg joined the Board of VtF at the invitation of Andrea Scharf, the first chairperson. From board member Joanne Kittel he developed an interest in and knowledge of conservation easements. Greg and Nan were both instrumental in the acquisition and easement creation of the Gerdemann Garden and the establishment of the Gerdemann Public Trail and Jim’s Loop Trail. While on the City Council and knowing that our hiking trails were becoming a very important part of residents’ activities and attracting visitors, Greg took the initiative to have the City Council adopt a Trails Committee. This enabled volunteers to organize with a budget to maintain and develop our trail system. He also was involved in building the Ya’Xaik trail. Greg related that one of his most meaningful activities for him with VtF was participating in the building and installation of the second Amanda Trail Bridge in 2011. The experience of working with a dedicated group of community and tribal volunteers left a meaningful impression. Greg continues to serve as a valuable advisor and supporter of VtF projects and activities.
