Scott Hilton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 95th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Rice |
| Succeeded by | Beth Moore |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Mary Robichaux |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 1979 St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Meredith Hilton |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University Emory University |
| Occupation | Banker, politician |
Scott Hilton is an American banker and politician from Georgia. Hilton is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from District 48. He formerly represented District 95. Hilton is also a senior vice president at Truist Financial.
Education and career[edit]
Hilton earned a bachelor's degree with honors in finance and international business with a minor in psychology from Georgetown University in 2002. Hilton earned a one-year accelerated MBA from Emory University in 2006.[2][3]
From 2006 to 2016, Hilton was a senior vice president at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. In 2016, Hilton became the senior vice president of commercial banking at SunTrust Banks, which is now Truist Financial.[4][5]
Hilton become Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at SouthState Bank in March 2021.
Georgia House of Representatives[edit]
On November 8, 2016, Hilton won election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 95. Hilton was sworn in on January 9, 2017.[6][7] In November 2018, Hilton lost the election for District 95 with 48.60% of the vote. Hilton was defeated by Beth Moore.[8][5]
On November 8, 2022, Hilton defeated Democrat Mary Robichaux for election to District 48 with 54.3% of the vote and was sworn in on January 9, 2023.[3]
Hilton has authored or sponsored 95 bills.[9][10][failed verification] He is a member of the Republican party.[11][10]
Hilton served as executive director for the Georgians First Commission under the Office of Governor Brian Kemp.[2][12]
Political views[edit]
In 2019, Hilton attended the FPA's Statesmen Academy.[13]
Hilton supports Moms for Liberty and participated in the group's town hall on November 13, 2023 at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, GA.[14]
Personal life[edit]
Hilton's wife is Meredith Hilton, an attorney. They have three children. Hilton and his family live in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.[2][5]
References[edit]
- ^ Hilton, Scott (2024-02-26). "LinkedIn".
- ^ a b c "Scott Hilton". georgia.gov. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Scott Hilton (Georgia)". ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Another Georgia Banker Serving in Public Office - in his own words... - Scott C. Hilton". gabankers.com. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Scott Hilton's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 095". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "Peachtree Corners Resident Sworn In as Georgia House of Representatives, Dist. 95". peachtreecornersga.gov. January 18, 2017. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 095". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "Scott Hilton". Open States. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
- ^ a b "Representative Scott Hilton". legis.ga.gov. The Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Scott Hilton". House.Ga.gov. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ Cline, Damon (June 20, 2019). "Commission aims to cut red tape for small business". augustachronicle.com. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Statesmen Academy About". Family Policy Alliance. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Reyes, Josh (2023-11-14). "Moms for Liberty seeking to rally Georgia parents for 2024 elections". ArcaMax. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
