Jacques Scott

I was born in Detroit, Michigan, but have lived in Roanoke since I was a child. Growing up, I couldn’t wait to leave and try something bigger and better. After finishing college in Richmond and in Charlottesville, I decided to move to back to Richmond, where I spent the next several years immersed in city-living and traveling the east coast in search of a place to settle down. Nonetheless, there was always a comfort about being home, so one day I took a detour to Roanoke, and accepted a position in the nearby town of Vinton. I am convinced that this decision to move back home was divinely-inspired, as most of my family is here and has fulfilled a nearby void with love and support. In addition, I enjoy the geographic location of Roanoke, as Washington, D.C, New York City, Atlanta, and Charlotte, are all within a day’s drive (that is, if you prefer to drive over taking advantage of our small, convenient airport!). Either way, I feel that I’m not too far away from the action.

While growing-up in Roanoke, I undoubtedly took for granted the beauty of our mountains, our cleanliness, and our water ways. Now, I think our local attractions such as the downtown market area, the greenway system, and the local art scene, are terrific. Roanoke has a piece of it all! Having been back for nearly ten years now, I am happy to call Roanoke “home” once again.