Pepper Scott

Apr 4, 2014

PEPPER SCOTT
Hometown: Roosevelt, Utah
Occupation: Company driver
Company: Foreland
Nominated by: Ed Freston

She has a great personality. She truly cares for everyone! She doesn’t take anything from other drivers because she is a women! She can hold her own!

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