Scott Ortis

Scott Ortis (Courtesy of Ortis campaign)

Party: Republican

Currently running for: Alabama State Senate, District 15.

Professional experience: Founded Solutions Infusion Therapy, a home infusion and enteral care provider that now operations across the state, in 2003. Previously worked as a pharmacist and in operations for a regional healthcare company and teaching in public schools.

Educational experience: Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham; accelerated pharmacy degree.

Main issues: Cut taxes, reduce unnecessary regulations, expand workforce training, pass term limits and ensure that every student leaves high school either college or career ready.

?Civic experience: Established Sid Strong Foundation to support pediatric cancer research after losing his son, Sid.

Campaign information: Campaign website; Facebook.