Professional Affiliation:
President of the US-Qatar Business Council
Served as President of the U.S.-Qatar Business Council, leading high-level engagement between U.S. companies and Qatari government and commercial stakeholders to advance cross-border investment, energy, defense, and infrastructure partnerships. In this role, I worked directly with senior officials, sovereign entities, and corporate leadership to translate strategic relationships into actionable commercial outcomes.
Advisory Board Member of Telecom Serbia (2025-Present)
Serving as an Advisory Board Member to Telekom Srbija, supporting the strategic build-out of the largest 5G network in the Balkans, leveraging Western technology platforms and U.S. EXIM Bank-backed financing.
Advising on governance, risk, and cross-border execution at the intersection of critical infrastructure, national security, and sovereign finance.
U.S. Congressman
Former U.S. Congressman, representing Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District
Served on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, responsible for authorizing and overseeing trillions in federal spending across defense, national security, infrastructure, etc.
As a U.S. Congressman and Member of the House Appropriations Committee, authored and passed bipartisan legislation and funding measures focused on life saving public safety systems and institutional accountability, including the Ashanti Alert Act, which created a national alert framework to help locate missing adults and save lives, and the SEA Act, which strengthened oversight and accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Chairmain of The Elah Group LLC/TGS Global LLC (2019-Present)
Advising/partnering with leadership teams on market entry, government engagement, and risk in high-consequence environments
- Spearheaded international business development initiatives, focusing on defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
- Fostered government relations and private diplomacy to address complex national security challenges.
- Developed strategic partnerships and facilitated dealmaking to create innovative solutions for partners worldwide.
Company Affiliation:
The Elah Group LLC
The Elah Group LLC, defense entity registered with DDTC State Department in USA that is registered for defense broker services and ITAR.
Advising/partnering with leadership teams on market entry, government engagement, and risk in high-consequence environments
- Spearheaded international business development initiatives, focusing on defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
- Fostered government relations and private diplomacy to address complex national security challenges.
- Developed strategic partnerships and facilitated dealmaking to create innovative solutions for partners worldwide.
Appalachian Material Services
A Florida-based biosolids hauling, processing, and land-application company that provides essential wastewater residuals management services to municipalities and utilities. Scott Taylor and his wife acquired this business in November 24, it is headquartered in Bartow, Florida with a processing center in Fort Meade, Florida.
Public Service
International Leaders Summit
