The founder and principal of NPDP, Scott Lucas, has been an entrepreneur for nearly three decades. He completed his undergraduate studies in business (marketing) from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT-K) in the late 1970’s. While attending Tennessee, Mr. Lucas enjoyed a great deal of accomplishment and acclaim, best encapsulated in his being named a Torchbearer, the highest honor given its graduates, representing the class of 1980. Upon graduation, he accepted a temporary position with Phillips International allowing him the experience of working / living in Holland during 1980. Afterward, he entered the University of Texas in Austin and obtained a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) before returning to UT-K and completing his education by earning a law degree. He was admitted to the Bar in 1984 and still maintains an active license.
Mr. Lucas, who never intended on practicing law, chose to start his business career as a commercial