Ann Scott

Frances Annette Scott (, born February 11, 1952) is an American businesswoman who served as the first lady of Florida from 2011 to 2019 as the wife of former Governor Rick Scott. She focused her time as first lady promoting childhood literacy.

Scott was raised in Texas and moved to Missouri where she met her future husband in high school. She studied business administration at Southern Methodist University in Texas and worked as a tax accountant for a gas and oil company. She left corporate work when her daughters were born.

Early life Frances Annette Holland was born on February 11, 1952, in Mobile, Alabama, and grew up in Dallas, Texas. Her father was a regional manager for Sunshine Biscuits, a Nabisco competitor. Her mother stayed at home and raised the children.

Ann Scott worked after high school and saved money to go to college. They had a modest wedding at a Baptist church in Kansas City. Rick Scott before the wedding had just finished naval recruitment training, afterwards they moved to his first naval posting in Newport, Rhode Island. She worked as a legal secretary while there.

After graduating Scott worked as a tax accountant for Texas Oil and Gas. Her husband later became the 45th governor of Florida and served two terms from 2011 to 2019.

First Lady of Florida (2011–2019) As First Lady of Florida, Scott was an advocate for childhood literacy and welfare.

Subsequent activities U.S. senator Rick Scott, Connor Mann and Ann Scott at an event celebrating the bicentennial of Pensacola's incorporation Scott continues to be an advocate for education, healthcare, and the arts, and remains active in philanthropy and community service.