Walter Scott, Jr.

Walter Scott, Jr. (born 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American civil engineer, philanthropist, and former CEO of Peter Kiewit Sons' Incorporated. Scott was the 1997 recipient of the Horatio Alger Award and consistently ranks among the wealthiest Americans. He sits on the Board of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a childhood friend of Warren Buffett. He became an Eagle Scout in 1946 and is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1953 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Scott serves on the board of directors of Berkshire Hathaway, Burlington Resources, Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Level 3 Communications Inc., MidAmerican Energy Holdings, RCN Corporation, Valmont...