Scott Cameron was born and raised in the Deschutes River country around Maupin. He grew up on the family farm where they had cows, horses, milk cows and some farming. His Dad split time between ranching and working in the woods. Scott worked in the haying, farming and cattle work since he was little. He says he worked all day stacking hay for someone else, and then he'd come home and help his Dad. He and two other guys stacked hay for 3 cents a bale. They split it. That meant a penny a bale for each of them. He grew up learning that working was part of living. His family raised race horses, and his Mom was the trainer. So in the summer when she went off to the race track and Dad was driving log trucks, Scott stayed home to work the family place. Scott rode bareback broncs in the rodeos during high school, and participated in a few other things around the country he says he won't elaborate on in this little piece here! Scott ended up finding employment in the lumber mill following school, and after some years, became foreman. When the mill eventually closed down, he went to college majoring in Small Business Management. Something he'd already been practicing. Not finding office life to his liking, Scott returned to what he'd always loved best — ranch life.

Scott says he's just suited to living out in isolated surroundings. He enjoys the diversity that comes with ranch life; there's always something different to do each day. He loves the wildlife, the country and being outdoors, horses and cattle — with a little free time for hunting and fishing. Scott feels at home here, with lots of friends and family in the area. The ranch is lucky to have him. He's one of those people who can figure out most anything and get it done.

Scott and his wife Tracie have been a vital part of the Imperial Stock Ranch for quite a few years now. They love their home in a fairly remote location in Golden Canyon — guaranteed to receive no "drop-in" company! Although anyone who ever finds their way down there will never feel more welcome or at home.