Scott is the middle son of Icare founder John W. Payne and part of the second generation of Paynes to work in the company. Scott joined Icare in 1972 and has worked in every aspect of the business over the years. Today, Scott is the Chairman of the Board of Icare Industries and oversees all the divisions.

Scott is very active in the optical industry. He has served on the Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) Regional Board, as well as American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Committees. Scott is a Florida certified Optician and is certified by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE).

Scott graduated from the University of South Florida, and continues to have significant local community involvement. As a boy, Scott earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He remains an active volunteer and is the immediate past President of the West Central Florida Council. He is also a long-time member of the Young President's Organization (YPO) in Pinellas County.

Scott's son, James, is Icare's Director of IT and carries on the family tradition as the third generation of Paynes to work in the company.