Scott Baskin

Scott Baskin is the current CEO of the Small Business Advocacy Council. Scott retired as President and CEO of Mark Shale. Mark Shale was Chicago’s largest independent clothing retailer with stores in Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, and St. Louis. Prior to his business career, Scott served as Chief Legislative Assistant to the late Congressman Abner Mikva. In addition to his professional experience, Scott is an engaged community leader. He is a board member of Uptown United, an economic development organization serving Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. He was an elected member of the Northside College Prep High School Local Council and chair of its finance committee, past treasurer of the Center for Law and Social Work and past board member of WBEZ, Chicago Public Media. He advises and mentors several Chicago based small and medium size businesses. He is a graduate of Vassar College and Northwestern University School of Law.