Dave Scott

David Scott serves as President of Oppidan Investment Company, where he leads the firm’s national real estate development strategy and oversees its continued growth across senior living, industrial, data center, mixed-use, multi-family, and retail markets. Since joining Oppidan in 2007, Dave has been instrumental in shaping the company’s success, guiding complex projects and strengthening client partnerships nationwide.

With deep expertise in acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, and development, Dave has spent his career navigating sophisticated real estate deal structures and delivering creative solutions for investors, lenders, and operators. His ability to balance strategic vision with practical execution has positioned Oppidan as a trusted partner and industry leader.

Prior to becoming President, Dave served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, providing legal oversight and driving Oppidan’s deal-making framework. Before joining the company, he practiced commercial real estate law at Morrison, Fenske & Sund, LLP.

Dave holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augustana College and a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law. He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association.