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The writers, travelers, and upgrade obsessives behind First on the Upgrade List.

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Jim Scott

Founder & President

Jim was born to learn and travel. Retired from the Office of General Counsel of the United States General Services Administration, Jim has visited 10 provinces, 50 states, 7 continents and 40++ countries. Jim has developed extensive knowledge of using various loyalty programs to sate his craving for learning and discovery. Jim holds a B.A. in History and Economics with minor in French from the University of Virginia and a J.D., Order of the Coif, from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary. An avid student of all manner of information, Jim was the Champion of the 1991 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.

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Christopher Scott

Vice President

Christopher has been an avid traveler his entire life. Christopher is developing a broad based knowledge of miles and points and other aspects of the travel industry, applying that increased knowledge as he blogs after graduating from the University of Virginia.

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