Michael Woody Scott

Michael Woody Scott passed away peacefully in McLean Virginia, holding the hand of Marilyn,
his beloved wife of 47 years. Michael (Mike) was many things. An adoring husband to Marilyn,
a big brother to Harold, Lois, and Suzanne, a devoted father to his four children, Chelsea, Evan, Jamie, and Noelle, and a doting grandfather to his nine grandchildren, Kiran, Adam, Leif, Brij, Vivian, Odin, Maryn, Jemima, and Eva.

Mike was a community builder. He infused community spirit in all aspects of his life – his home, his friends, his church, and his career. With his tremendous heart, patience, perseverance, unimpeachable integrity, and bottomless generosity, Mike touched so many in his community.

Mike began life in Kansas City, Missouri. His father, Richard Woody, was an artist and
advertising executive, who together with his wife, Barbara, imbued Mike and his siblings with
their love of family, the arts, and a good time. They nurtured Mike’s characteristic patience and perseverance, which helped him to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Mike attended the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he earned a degree with high honors in
accounting. Deciding that he wanted a job “as far from the cornfields as possible,” Mike packed up his blue Pontiac Firebird and headed to the shimmering coast of San Diego. He diligently worked at Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte), studied for his CPA, and with his unwavering patience and persistence finally convinced a roommate’s attractive, blonde friend to go on date with him. Nine months later, Mike and Marilyn were married.

A job transfer brought Mike and Marilyn to the DC area and they settled in Northern Virginia in 1978. After a year of tax work, Mike told Marilyn “I’ve decided to quit my job and go to law school” and Marilyn told Mike, “Good timing, I’m pregnant.” Mike juggled his first semester at Georgetown University Law Center with the new responsibilities of becoming a father to his first child, daughter, Chelsea. By his third year, he had welcomed a second child, Evan, was working full-time at Municipal Leasing Corporation in Tysons Corner and attending classes at night. He earned his J.D. and was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1982. He spent ten years with MLC becoming Executive Vice President and played a key role in their eventual sale to Pacific Corp Financial.

Mike’s family grew with the birth of two more daughters, Jamie and Noelle. Despite the
challenges of raising a young family, Mike embarked in a new entrepreneurial direction founding ICap Financial. Through ICap, he pioneered creative ways to structure public-private
partnerships, providing over $4 billion in infrastructure financing in 46 states. He also
spearheaded a variety of business ventures ranging from automated video rentals to robotic oil
tank cleaning.

In 2005, he reunited with his longtime mentor Phillip Norton, Sr. to co-found Norton Scott LLC, a commercial real estate development firm. Norton Scott has initiated numerous projects across the metro area and further afield. Mike patiently shepherded transformative projects such as Kincora in Loudoun County and the revitalization of downtown Manassas Park, Virginia. It brought Mike great joy to work alongside his daughter Chelsea who joined the firm in 2015.

Throughout Mike’s real estate career, he continually promoted the power of public spaces and
education programs to shape communities for the better. This passion was evident from his early work during the founding of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology to
advocating for a Japanese Immersion Program at Great Falls Elementary School. And most
recently, Mike helped establish the Northern Virginia Science Center, which broke ground in
April of this year.

Mike lived his faith. He was a devoted member and leader at McLean Baptist Church, where he
found deep connection and purpose. He believed strongly in giving back. Some of his most
meaningful work came through a mission trip to Nicaragua to build homes and his steadfast
support of ServeTrust in India, whose commitment to service and justice echoed his own values.
Taking a lead from the church, Mike and Marilyn opened their home to people in need. They
hosted countless short and long term guests and sponsored families from El Salvador, Latvia, and Venezuela, helping them find their feet in a new country.

Mike will be remembered not just for his accomplishments, but for who he was: kind, wise,
humble, and deeply committed to the people he loved. He was always ready with thoughtful
advice and a steady presence. Family was at the heart of everything for him. He is survived by
his beloved wife Marilyn; his four children and their spouses—Chelsea & Harish Rao, Evan &
Catherine Scott, Jamie Scott & Leo Bottrill, and Noelle & Jeff Longhurst; and his nine
grandchildren, who brought him endless joy and whom he loved beyond measure.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations in Mike’s memory to ServeTrust, the Northern
Virginia Science Center, Capital Caring Health or McLean Baptist Church Missions.

Michael Scott lived a life full of purpose, love, and vision. We’ll miss you, Mike.

Funeral services will be held at McLean Baptist Church on May 30 at 11:00 am. 1367 Chain
Bridge Rd. McLean, VA 22101. Reception to follow.