Scott McPherson brings a diverse background in media, finance and operations to his role as the chief finance and operations officer at The Derryfield School. Since joining the school in 2017, McPherson has directed business operations and facilities management, overseeing everything from IT and HR to accounting and auxiliary services. Throughout his career, McPherson has overseen numerous complex construction and renovation projects, managing the full lifecycle from financing and design to the build phase. Prior to working in education, Scott spent 22 years at New Hampshire Public Radio in several roles, including vice president for operations. He began his career in the newsroom as a reporter covering politics and public safety for newspapers in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, with contributions to The Boston Globe and NPR. McPherson holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Keene State College and a master’s degree in business administration from Southern New Hampshire University.