About Benjamin F. Scott . Scott Benjamin Scott was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his younger brother Raleigh. As a child, Ben had aspirations of being a doctor or a Foreign Diplomat. His father, Benjamin, Sr., a former Pro-Boxer and successful businessman, would often brag to his clients that one of his sons was going to be a doctor and the other a lawyer. One to keep dad healthy and the other to keep him out of jail. It was unimaginable as a child that he would follow his father's footsteps into business and real estate. It shows that you do not know where or when you will discover what you are to do in life. Ben was taught at a young age that if you want something in life, you have must work for it. So, that is what he did. He worked hard. At ten years old, Ben's father died of heart failure. Life got a little tough for the family. Ben received a Gino's Scholarship to a prestigious Philadelphia high school, Saint Joseph's Preparatory. He demonstrated leadership abilities in various sports and civic endeavors. He went on to attend Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Deciding to skip Grad School, Ben entered the workforce, saying, " I was tired of being poor". He worked as a Sales Representative for Bethlehem Steel (the second largest steel company in the world). Then, became a Marketing Representative for Xerox Corporation in Columbus, Ohio. Like his father, "Big Ben", the junior had a heart for helping people and a passion for entrepreneurship. Diversified Supply and Service was born. Never wavering in his resolve to become the best version of himself, he sought to improve with each career move. Always active in community affairs, Ben cherished his role as a service leader, in whatever he did.
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