Scott Andrew is the President and CEO of Air Andrew Ltd. that he co-owns with his brother Brock. It was founded in 2003 as the corporate flight department supporting the Moston House Group of Companies: Moston House Ltd., Andrew Agencies Ltd., Custom Software Solutions Inc. (now Rival IT), and RFNOW Inc. Today Air Andrew owns 17 aircraft and employs 33 people in a diversified aviation concern including a flight academy, aerial application, aircraft maintenance, and jet and piston charter operations.
- Scott’s career started in the heavy construction industry where he demonstrated his leadership abilities, a knack for organizing complex operations, and a vision for integrating new methods and technologies.
- Scott completed commercial pilot’s license in 1989 and flew as a bush pilot in northern Manitoba. Today he holds an Airline Transport Pilot License.
- Started his insurance industry career in 1990 joining his Father and brothers in an insurance office owned by his family since 1913 in Virden, MB.
- Partnered with his brothers Todd and Blair and purchased the family brokerage in 1993 making them the 4th generation of the Andrew family to own and operate the brokerage.
- President and Managing partner of Andrew Agencies Ltd. insurance brokerage that prior to sale in 2023 operated 22 locations with 125 staff in Manitoba Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
- President and CEO of Custom Software Solutions Inc., now Rival IT, that develops and sells automation software to brokerage and insurance companies across Canada. Achievements included a technology strategic alliance with a top 10 insurance carrier, e-business finding from CANARIE, Canada’s National Research and Education Network, and a venture investment from the ENSIS Growth Fund and subsequent exit. Rival IT has worldwide employee base of 70 people.
- Founder, President and CEO of RFNow Inc. from 2000 until its sale in 2023. From a modest start with a radio on the Virden water tower, it grew and evolved into a pure fiber play with 130 staff and an owned network and customers spanning much of southern Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan.
- Married to Jennifer for 36 years with three children, two boys and one girl, Hayden 23, Tyson 21 and Samantha 20 years. They are all employed at Air Andrew: Hayden is Chief pilot 702 operations and Chief Flight Instructor, Tyson is a charter and ag pilot and flight instructor, Samantha has her commercial license and is loadmaster for spray planes. Jennifer manages the crew and student accommodation.
- Scott has actively served his community and various industry associations in roles ranging from member to director to president including the Virden Chamber of Commerce, Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba, Virden Area Flying Club, Town of Virden Airport Commission, and Manitoba Surface Rights Association to name a few.
- Scott is a river of knowledge, not a reservoir. He generously mentors anyone seeking his counsel including his staff, elected officials, peers, and other entrepreneurs.
- Interests include flying, motorcycling and traveling.