[1] In 2003, Scott completed a year of Harvard Executive Education to become an "IBM Certified Professional."

In 2006, Howell completed the IBM certification and became a "Master Deal Maker," which was taught at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

In addition, he drew on his experience in business to make improvements in health care, transportation, public safety, and tax reform.

Legislative committee assignments included Health and Human Services, Education, Government Innovation, Transportation, and Olympic Sports Authority.

"[4] A few days later, the Salt Lake Tribune published an article calling for Hatch to be debating his opponents, "Utah voters deserve to see and hear the candidates air their differences up close."

National memberships include the Harvard Policy Group at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, the United States Internet Council (board member), and the Democratic Leadership Council (which advocates free market solutions to government problems).

While in Utah, Scott served on the "2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Organizing Committee".