Scott Ramsey is the Executive Director of the New York Cider Association, leading the state's fast-growing cider industry since 2020. With over three decades of experience spanning corporate marketing, creative strategy, and event production, Scott brings a rare blend of business acumen and storytelling vision to his role — championing New York's orchard-to-glass movement and helping position NY Cider as one of the most dynamic craft beverage categories in the nation. Before joining the Association, Scott held leadership roles with Fortune 500 and global premium brands including MetLife, MasterCard, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Phillips Van Heusen, Samsung, and S&P Global. His award-winning creative work has been featured in The New York Times, GQ, and Vanity Fair, and has earned multiple Telly, AVA Digital, and Hermes Awards. A lifelong producer and storyteller, Scott's roots in musical theatre earned him ""Best Director"" honors at the West Village Musical Theatre Festival and a ""Producer of the Year"" nomination from Special Events Magazine. Today, as the founder of Fort Beacon Studios, he merges creativity, culture, and conversation through his new social media talk show series, That Perfect Day. Scott is a Certified Cider Professional and a Dutchess County Certified Tourism Ambassador, committed to elevating New York's cider story — from its deep agricultural heritage to its bright, modern future.