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    Phillip Scotton

    Helping consumers have fun, memorable ice cream events while empowering systemic change throughout our communities.

    Phillip Scotton is a business leader and social entrepreneur with a focus on franchising and mental health awareness.123 He serves as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of PRIMO Partners, the largest and only Black-owned/Black-led multi-unit franchise developer of Ben & Jerry's.1 Scotton joined PRIMO Partners full-time in 2016 and has helped drive significant growth in their off-premise sales category.1

    In addition to his business role, Scotton is the Founding Chair of Eustress Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, particularly among students, young adults, and athletes in underserved communities.23 The organization aims to start conversations about mental health, help individuals identify and overcome challenges, and provide coping mechanisms for better mental health management.3

    Scotton's educational background includes:

    • Bachelor's degree in Sociology and African American Studies with a minor in Social Economic Justice from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2
    • Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed) in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania2

    His professional experience also includes:

    • Serving on the Franchisee Advisory Council for Ben & Jerry's1
    • Working as a Marketing and Special Events Manager for Ben & Jerry's in Chapel Hill and Greensboro, North Carolina3
    • Holding research positions at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for the Study of Race & Equity3

    In 2022, Scotton was recognized as one of the Triad Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40 Business Leaders.24

    Highlights

    Phillip Scotton | NextGen Restaurant Summit
    Feb 23 · bizjournals.com
    40 Under 40 2022: Phillip Scotton - Triad Business Journal
    Dec 15 · pointsoflight.org
    Listen. Learn. Act to End Racism December 2021 - Points of Light
    Meet Phillip | Primo Partners

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