Barry Scott has encountered a number of unique risk management challenges. Join us in offering cheers to his career and retirement.
After 30 years, Barry Scott, risk manager for the City of Philadelphia, is retiring.
He’s led the city through numerous risk management successes, including winning its second Teddy Award and procuring insurance for both a Democratic and a Republican national convention.
He has a career to be proud of, for sure. But his achievements extend beyond guarding the city. He’s mentored countless city workers, helped churches with risk management concerns and many other acts.
Serving the public and shielding workers from harm has given his work meaning. To quote Teddy Roosevelt, “The best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” It’s a quote that Scott’s work has embodied. Here’s a look at his long career, as a dedicated public servant.
From Science to Safety
As a child, Scott thought he’d pursue a career in science. His mother was a chemist and his uncle was a pharmacist. “I had the sense that science was…
