KTA ALLIED MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Getting to Know Scott Brown of Phil Brown Insurance Agency Raised on a tobacco and beef cattle farm in rural Shelby County, Kentucky, Scott Brown learned the value of an honest day’s work while he was young. On weekends, one could find Scott working alongside his father, Phil Brown, in the tobacco fields, driving the tractor or whatever was needed. Phil was also managing the association marketing department at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kentucky. In 1988, Phil branched out on his own and started the Phil Brown Insurance Agency and Brown Realty Company. He was still farming at this time, and despite the long hours, he found success in all he did. By the time Scott was 14, his father was winding down the farm and wanted to focus on his insurance business. He told Scott, “You can start doing more farming and earn some money to buy yourself a car.” Scott took over many of the farming duties, becoming an adept operator of the tobacco setter and raising beef cattle. He did this for a couple of years until he had saved up some money, and with the help of his mother and father, purchased his first car, a Dodge Spirit. Scott went on to attend the University of Kentucky, where he earned a business degree. After graduating, Scott joined his father at the Phil Brown Insurance Agency in 1999 and has been there ever since. Today, Scott serves as President of the agency. When he’s not working, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife of 18 years, Jennifer, and their 11-year-old daughter. Whether it’s taking a walk together through the neighborhood or having fun on the beautiful beaches of Florida, the family is very social and enjoys spending time together with friends and family. Perhaps his favorite activity, though, is being sous chef when Jennifer cooks up a delicious meal for the family. We recently had a chance to visit with Scott and learn more about the company, KTA membership and the amazing benefits that are offered. The following are excerpts from our conversation. 12 | Kentucky Trucker
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