Scott Brown is a cornerstone of the Springfield community, carrying on the legacy of his family’s business, Cardinal Plaza Shell, which has served as a trusted community hub for many years. His dedication to service extends far beyond business, reflecting a deep, personal commitment to uplifting others both locally and globally.
In Springfield, Scott has long been an active supporter of youth development. He has spent countless hours coaching in West Springfield Little League (WSLL) alongside his three sons and was honored as a WSLL “Hall of Fame” sponsor. Through his business, he regularly hosts car washes to help scouts, youth clubs, and school teams raise funds. He has also contributed to local youth football, baseball, and soccer programs and participated in memorial golf tournaments.
Scott is also a longstanding volunteer with ECHO, where he and his wife collect and donate coats, food, and financial resources to support families in need. His generosity often extends further—repairing vehicles, providing fuel, or offering apprenticeships and housing to students and those in crisis, in partnership with local congregations.
Globally, Scott has led Operation Starfish through Nativity Church for several years, helping to build houses, schools, and villages in Haiti and now Jamaica. His global philanthropy also includes support for organizations such as the American Red Cross, Samaritan’s Purse, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, extending his care to disaster relief efforts and life-saving medical treatment for children with cancer.
In addition to his year-round volunteerism, Scott contributes to interfaith and cultural initiatives, sponsoring the “Seder at the Museum” each spring at the Messianic Jewish Temple in Saratoga and hosting an annual Celebration of Lights for the first night of Chanukah at Cardinal Plaza Shell.
Through decades of service, Scott Brown has improved countless lives—coaching youth, supporting families in need, uplifting global communities, and creating spaces for connection and celebration. His humble leadership and tireless giving have made him a deeply valued member of the Springfield community and a true example of service in action.
“Scott Brown is the perfect example of altruism and devotion to the community. He has focused the better part of his life on giving back to the community in many forms and has worked unstoppably to make sure the world is a better place, that is extremely admirable, and I consider him a role model for this community”.
-Supervisor Pat Herrity