Daryl Scott serves as both CEO of Leonard Holding Company and Surlean Foods, as well as being a member of the Board of Directors for Leonard Family Corp. Surlean is a custom food manufacturer specializing in long-term strategic relationships while providing proprietary food items for the Quick Serve Restaurant QSR chains and other industrial channels. Surlean Foods was established in San Antonio, Texas, in 1979. Surlean now operates two facilities in San Antonio, one in Atlanta, one in Phoenix, and one in Dallas, with annual revenue of $600 Million and employs 750 team members.
Daryl started his career in the food industry immediately after completing his studies at Texas A&M University where he earned a degree in Animal Science with an emphasis on Meat Science. Daryl gained his extensive knowledge of the food industry while working in Operations, Sales, and facility Management before being promoted to President in 2007 and now serving as the CEO.
Daryl was raised in San Antonio where he met his wife, Amy. They were married in 1994 and have two children. Davis and his wife Nicole, and Kendall and her husband John, both of whom are starting their families. During his time away from work, Daryl enjoys the outdoors, gardening, fishing, and hunting. Daryl and Amy enjoy spending time with their family, especially the grandchildren who call him “Dude”.