Our District Governor (DG) Scott Phillips
Scott joined the Rotary Club of Goleta Noontime in 2013 and served as the club's 30th President in 2016-17. During his year as club President, the club was #1 in the district for per capita giving to The Rotary Foundation annual fund. Scott has served Rotary District 5240 as Communications Director in 2015-16, Assistant Governor in 2017-18, Chief Operating Officer in 2018-19, District Administrator in 2019-20, President of the Rotary District 5240 Charitable Foundation and PRLS Director in 2019-21, and is serving as Rotary District 5240 Governor in 2022-23. He is the district's youngest governor. In addition, Scott has served as an Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 26 in 2019-21.
Scott is a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Paul Harris Society Member, Major Donor Level 2, member of the Bequest Society, PolioPlus Society, and a District 5240 Triple Crown Donor Charter member. In addition, Scott is a PRLS and Master PRLS Graduate.
Scott is the CEO of Synergy Computing, Inc., an IT Managed Service Provider in Santa Barbara, CA, and is the author of the book “Hassle-Free Computer Support” and his second book "39 Seconds: How to Protect Your Business Data, Customers, and Your Money from Cyberattacks that Occur Every 39 Seconds" is due out soon. Scott is a Certified HIPAA Security Professional and a member of FBI InfraGard.
In his spare time, Scott enjoys traveling with Rotary friends and meeting new ones around the world, photography, and amateur (ham) radio.
Scott resides in Santa Barbara, CA where he was born and raised.