Our Promise

D C Scott & Associates is a Regional Full-Service Grocery, Specialty, and Natural Food Brokerage.  Our people are our family and we intend to treat our Principals, Retailers, and Distributors as part of our extended family. Our account managers average over 30 years’ experience in the food industry and carry insight of the retailers in our coverage area.  We partner with our principals, retailers, and distributors to increase sales and perfect our relationships for success.

“Nothing happens until someone sells something.”

-Henry Ford

Broker

Benefits

    • Access to retailer’s review schedules; these are evaluated for opportunities to present new emerging brands and innovative products as well as line extensions.
    • Consumer trends are reviewed on a regular basis to maintain current business and allow them to grow organically with emerging categories in the grocery industry.
    • Creative in-house promotions with the ability to review and analyze the sales and data.
      • Pictures provided monthly for recaps
  • Purchase Orders are processed; checked for accuracy and revised as needed; (Utilizing EDI were applicable)
    • Superior Customer Service Relations provided to help with key communications concerning inventory, forecasting, shipping, and receiving for full execution to the retailer.
  • Retail Support for new store set and category reviews
  • Distribution Matrix maintained for key retailers and Items –
    • Sent out to Principals Quarterly with sales recaps
  • DC Scott Brand Ambassadors work at retail level and conduct Picture Recaps of Shelf Activity

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Introduction to
D. C. Scott & Associates Food Brokerage, Inc.

D.C. Scott & Associates started in 1998 with 1 man, 7 principals, 1 customer and a business plan to be the best in the market. Never did David dream that he would have a team of people that expanded outside of Texas. It was his vision and determination combined with great leadership, that he would achieve these goals. His daughter Brandi joined the team in 2011; starting from the bottom to grow Brandi developed her skills and knowledge. She now shares the same vision as David; to offer a superior level of service that is memorable. D.C. Scott will continue to put people first. Developing new emerging brands and bringing back attention to established brands to expand their business in this changing and challenging food industry.

National

Coverage

  • KeHE Corporate
    • PO Processing
    • Set up new items
    • Item maintenance and updates
    • Submission of all KeHE promotions and Road Maps
    • Cost changes
    • Uploading certificates and documents that are needed
    • Assistance with KeHE Accounting and K Solve (Not a full accounting department)

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  • WFM Global
    • Notifies principals of all global and regional schedules
    • Assist in presentations and submissions on time
    • Manages WFM Portals and Sales

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Account manager

    • D.C. Scott’s –Hybrid broker specializes in both Direct and DSD, Specialty, Natural, Organic and Commodity driven categories
  • Manages both national branded and private brand partnerships
    • 50% of business is Direct Warehouse (Frozen, Dairy, High Velocity & Low Velocity)
    • 50% remaining is all other DSD Channels, distributor and wholesaler
  • Participates in major reviews and new item placements for all major retailers.
    • Provides feedback and input from buyers and recaps set information to principals
    • Follows up on all store counts, new item placements, and discontinuations
    • PO processing practices are put in place that informs the supply chain before execution at the store level.

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RETAIL BRAND

AMBASSADORS

  • D.C. Scott has rebranded their Retail team as Brand Ambassadors
  • Current presence in each major city and is committed to their team at all major retailers.
  • Recaps displays at store level and pictures are recapped monthly via a link to D.C. Scott Share Drive. In which we give the principal access to all images at any time.
  • Brand Ambassadors Goals and Objectives include but are not limited too
    • Strong Relationships with Grocery Managers to grow sales daily.
    • Building sales and incremental business at stores.
    • Boots on the street to monitor the placement of products in the stores.
    • Eyes and ears to monitor execution of new item placements and promotions.
      • Provided a list of promos with images and deck as push items each quarter
      • Report Competitive Activity
    • Challenged to have the most display and incremental space while on off and deal

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THE

STANDARDS

  • Sales Support Staff Knowledgeable in Portal Submissions and preferred
    retailer programs
  • NASFT member
  • Participation in Trade Shows, Distributor Holiday Shows and Tabletops
  • Principal / Broker Meeting conducted one to two times at HQ Offices
  • Use of MCS SQL Software Database
    • Sales Tracking
    • EDI Order Entry
  • Interactive cloud based Egnyte server
  • EDI order processing

Our People

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

DAVID SCOTT

PRESIDENT

david@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Established D C Scott & Associates Food Brokerage, Inc. in July 1998

4 Years with DFW Retail Brokerage (established South Texas branch office)

10 Years with Gourmet Award Foods Southwest (Tree of Life) and

Midwest Divisions (Midwest  Director of  Sales, Regional Manager,

Account Manager, Salesman)

10 Years retail grocer experience with Skaggs and Handy Andy

RESPONSIBILITY

Principal Relations

Manages Headquarter Office & DC Scott Personnel


ABOUT  ME

I have been married to my beautiful wife for 35+ years, we have moved all over the US but San Antonio is home. We have two grown daughters that are both married with very successful careers. I enjoy BBQ with the family, taking my evenings on the back patio, listening to grandchildren playing in the  pool on the weekends. I also enjoy watching football, golf, baseball or basketball depending on the season. My hobbies include golf, photography and woodworking.

Brandi Scott-Benton

VP of Brand Development & Sales

brandi@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates February 2011

University of Maryland Graduate

RESPONSIBILITY

New Line Development and Onboarding Contact

Meets with KeHE Texas Account Managers

Manage Brands

HEB Account Manager

ABOUT  ME

Bryce and I were married very young and traveled the world while living in England for 6 years; we explored as much as we could. We now have two beautiful children, Jordyn and Clay, and spend most of time playing with them outside on our back patio. We love grilling and playing games with our friends and a good bottle of wine never hurt a Saturday night in our home!

Lorrie Scott

VICE PRESIDENT

lorrie@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates July 1998

10 Years experience with Albertsons

12 Years experience retail operations

RESPONSIBILITY

Administration

Principal Relations

Headquarter calls

Coordination with all Regional Account Managers

HEB Account Manager

CATEGORIES

Frozen

ABOUT  ME

David and I met at a grocery store while I was demoing at his store; one year later we were married and now we have a growing family that includes two grandchildren from our eldest daughter. I enjoy traveling on leisure as well as weekend shopping trips with my daughters and granddaughter. I am so blessed to be so close to my family and love spending time with them. Nicknamed “Broker Mom” for always taking care of everything.

Debbi Wood-Humbert

BRAND – COMMUNICATION MANAGER

debbi@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates April 2015

29 Years of experience in Fortune 500 CPG Sales. Background, Sales Forecasting, Budget Management, Excellent Communication Skills

RESPONSIBILITY

Promotions, Marketing and Review

Schedules with DC Scott’s Account

Managers and Principals

ABOUT ME

Mike and I will were married in the summer of 2016.  With his 4 Children and 9 Grandchildren, we are always on the go, between all their weekend games to everyone’s birthday parties!! We enjoy weekend getaways to quaint Bed & Breakfasts around Texas, as well we enjoy our annual trips to different islands for a little R&R.  When the seasons are here, we spend time at the NASCAR Races, Hunting during Deer and Dove season and our favorite pastime is having friends and family over for cook-outs anytime we can!!

Jesse Garza

HEB ACCOUNT MANGER
(San Antonio)

jesse@dcscott.net 

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates March 2013

20+ Years at HEB

RESPONSIBILITY

HEB Account Manager

CATEGORIES

Cookies, Crackers, Bread, Tortillas, Snacks,

Candy, Deli

ABOUT  ME

I have been blessed with two wonderful children (Jesse Sergio III and Elisabeth). I love spending time with my family and enjoy working in the Retail Business.

Jesus Benavidez

HEB ACCOUNT MANAGER
(San Antonio)

jesus@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates  December 2019

14 Years Experience Distributor/Retail

RESPONSIBILITY

HEB Account Manager

CATEGORIES

In Training

ABOUT  ME

Happily married and proud dad of three awesome kiddos! Enjoy cooking and using the old smoker as much as possible. Spending time outside with a good book or music and friends is definitely a win-win.

Mike Pierce

WHOLE FOODS MARKET & NATURAL
(Austin)

mike@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates August 2012

20+ Years Whole Foods Account Manager

RESPONSIBILITY

Natural Brand Account Manager

Whole Foods and Natural Independents

ABOUT  ME

I have two incredible women in my life, one human and one canine. I am an avid gardener and like to push the boundaries of what can be grown in our area.

Tom Edwards

REGIONAL  MANAGER
(Houston)

tom@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates April 2002

8 Years Houston Branch Manager for DFW Food Broker

8 Years with Cross Mark/Pro Mart in Houston Market

10 Years with Safeway

RESPONSIBILITY

Albertsons, Kroger, Brookshire Bros, Market Basket

& Specs, KeHE Houston headquarter calls

ABOUT  ME

My wife and I have recently moved into our new home in Houston and we are settling in quite nicely. We have property outside of Austin and I enjoy the outdoors including Fishing and Hunting.

Dale Harper

REGIONAL  MANAGER
(Dallas)

dale@dcscott.net 

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates February 2009

6 Years with Acosta (NSS)

30+ Years Vendor Business Manager/Account Manager

RESPONSIBILITY

Albertsons LLC Texas & United

ABOUT  ME

I met my wife 25 years ago in the Grocery Industry and we have been going strong ever since. I enjoy spending my weekends accomplishing the occasional honey do list and spending time with friends and family.

Terry Foster

ACCOUNT MANAGER
(Dallas)

terry@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates September 2009

20+ Years Experience

RESPONSIBILITY

Brookshire’s Grocery

Central Market

Retail North Texas Natural Accounts

ABOUT  ME

I am an artist at heart. I enjoy pottery and playing with my band at local venues on weekend nights .

Bobby Beck

REGIONAL MANAGER
(New Orleans)

bobby@dcscott.net  

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates and established

the Louisiana Branch April 2008

21 Years Cannizzaro Food Distributor

Louisiana Fish Fry Regional Manager

RESPONSIBILITY

Rouses and Independent Accounts,

Perrone & Sons,

AG Headquarter Calls

ABOUT  ME

My youngest son just had a baby and keeps me on my toes. I find my weekends full of activities with my family or a new renovation project that is ultimately decided by my beautiful wife.  I am always up for a laugh and a cold beer on Friday evening.

Todd Vanbuskirk

REGIONAL MANAGER
(Kansas City)

todd@dcscott.net 

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates May 2007

10+ Years Experience with Tree of Life in Sales & Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITY

Valu Merchandisers / Associated Wholesale Grocers, Balls/Price Chopper & Hen House, Reasor’s, Homeland, Hy-Vee, Houchens

ABOUT  ME

I have recently had the opportunity to travel to Italy and Hawaii. I am hoping to do some more traveling soon!

Fred Kerr

ACCOUNT MANAGER
(Oklahoma)

fred@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates September 2013

10 Years with KeHE as Independents Account

10 Year with Tree of Life

10 Year with Skaggs

RESPONSIBILITY

Account Calls for Reasors, Harps, Homeland,

Crest, Buy For Less & Oklahoma Retail

ABOUT  ME

I have been married to a wonderful women for 29 years.  I have 2 wonderful kids plus 2 great son-in- laws.  We’ve been blessed with 3 beautiful grandsons. My wife and I love to cruise any chance we get.

Alan Chase

ACCOUNT MANAGER / RETAIL
(Kentucky/ Tennessee)

alan@dcscott.net 

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates January 2015

10+ Years Retail / Manufacturer

RESPONSIBILITY

Houchens, Beuhlers, Food Giant, Food Rite, EW James

Lisa Jacobs

ACCOUNT MANAGER
(Chicago)

lisa@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates  February 2018

15 Years of experience selling CPG products

to Retail Chains & Natural Independents

RESPONSIBILITY

Midwest Retail Accounts – Hy-Vee,

Woodman’s, Jewel, Fresh Thyme, KeHE

Midwest Romeoville and Bloomington

ABOUT  ME

I like to enjoy sporting events, boating and traveling with my family and friends. A good glass of wine is never turned down.

Alex Guevara

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

admin@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates May 2013

RESPONSIBILITY

Office Support

Data Entry

New Item Set Up

Promotions

ABOUT ME

In my spare time I love baking goodies and spending time with

family and friends. GO SPURS GO!

Hailey Wagoner

CUSTOMER SERVICE

customerservice@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates February 2017

RESPONSIBILITY

Customer Service / Order Processing

Office Support

Data Entry

New Item Set Up

Promotions

ABOUT ME

My biggest hobbies are fishing and hunting. I enjoy being on the boat every weekend at the lake or at the coast, but when its deer or dove season you can catch me in a blind or an open field. I enjoy doing these activities with my boyfriend, friends and family. I also enjoy watching football, and having BBQ’s with the ones I love most. GO COWBOYS!

Claudia Gonzales

DATA ANALYST & SUPPORT

support@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates September 2017

RESPONSIBILITY

Office Support

Data Entry

New Item Set Up

Promotions

ABOUT ME

I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

Hailey Fuchs

CUSTOMER SERVICE

customerservice@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates December 2019

RESPONSIBILITY

Customer Service / Order Processing

Office Support

Data Entry

New Item Set Up

Promotions

ABOUT ME

My world revolves around my husband, family and friends. I enjoy going to concerts, monster jams and having fun. Rodeo season is my absolute favorite time of year! I tend to make a lot of spontaneous trips with the ones I love most and never live with regrets.

Jody Smith

RETAIL Region III
East Texas (Houston)

jody@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates September 2014

20+ Years Retail Food

Distributors & Sales experience

calling on East Texas Retailers

RESPONSIBILITY

Fiesta and C&S Houston Headquarter calls

Retail Store Level – Houston &

surrounding area

HEB, Arlans, Gerlands

ABOUT ME

I am a published author and an advocate for Autism Awareness and volunteer in my spare time.

Julie Gamez

RETAIL Region I
(San Antonio)

julie@dcscott.net 

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates February 2001

10 Years experience with

Gourmet Award South

Texas & Neuman Dist.

14 Years experience with HEB

RESPONSIBILITY

Retail Store Level – San Antonio & surrounding area HEB, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Central Market

ABOUT ME

I love living in San Antonio with my family. I have two sons and two grandchildren that I spend as much time with as possible.

Teri Glaze

RETAIL Region III
East Texas (Houston)

teri@dcscott.net 

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates March 2004

20 Years Customer Service

RESPONSIBILITY

Retail Store Level – Houston & surrounding area, HEB,

Kroger, Randall’s, Central Market, Whole Foods

ABOUT ME 

I have enjoyed working sales since 2004. Hobbies are book clubs and the great outdoors.

Kris Wilson

RETAIL Region II
Dallas / Ft Worth, Texas

kris@dcscott.net 

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates October 2014

14 Years with Acosta and

New Connections Brokerage

RESPONSIBILITY

North Texas Retail

ABOUT ME

I am a single dad of my son whom just graduated from Texas State and is my greatest accomplishment . I am passionate about riding and working on motorcycles.

Larry Meyer

RETAIL Region V
(Louisiana)

larry@dcscott.net

BIOGRAPHY

Joined D C Scott & Associates December 2011

10+ Years in Specialty

Food with KeHE & UNFI

16 years in Retail Management

RESPONSIBILITY

Louisiana Retail

ABOUT ME

My favorite thing to do is play my guitar, for personal growth I am in the process of trying to learn Spanish.

Coverage Areas

Headquarter Office

  • San Antonio, Texas

Remote Offices

  • Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
  • Austin, Texas
  • Houston, Texas
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Kansas City, Missouri
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • Chicago, Illinois