# Scott Barbour

> D. Scott Barbour is president and CEO of Advanced Drainage Systems, a role he has held since September 2017. A mechanical engineer with an MBA from Vanderbilt, he previously spent 27 years at Emerson. His ADS tenure includes the Infiltrator and NDS acquisitions and investment in engineering and recycled materials. He also serves on Allison Transmission’s board.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Colt Industries
- **From:** Pine Bluff, United States
- **Education:** B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Southern Methodist University, Master of Business Administration, Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management
- **Known for:** Led ADS since September 2017 through acquisitions and investments in manufacturing, engineering and materials science., Oversaw the 2019 Infiltrator acquisition, expanding ADS’s onsite wastewater capabilities., Led ADS during the development and 2024 opening of its $65 million Engineering and Technology Center.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1989** — Began his professional career as a product engineer at Colt Industries.
- **1989-2016** — Worked at Emerson Electric in product, commercial and executive roles.
- **2003-2008** — President of Emerson Climate Technologies Air Conditioning Division.
- **2008-2010** — President of Emerson Climate Technologies Asia Pacific Division; lived in Hong Kong with his family from 2008 to 2011.
- **2010-2011** — Group Vice President of Emerson Climate Technologies.
- **2011-2016** — Executive Vice President of Emerson Electric and business leader of Emerson Network Power.
- **2017** — Became president, CEO and a director of ADS effective September 1.
- **2019** — ADS completed its acquisition of Infiltrator Water Technologies on July 31.
- **2022** — Joined Allison Transmission’s board in May.
- **2024** — ADS opened its Engineering and Technology Center in Hilliard in October.
- **2026** — ADS completed the NDS acquisition in February; Barbour delivered Vanderbilt Owen’s commencement address in May.

## Achievements

- Led ADS since September 2017 through acquisitions and investments in manufacturing, engineering and materials science.
- Oversaw the 2019 Infiltrator acquisition, expanding ADS’s onsite wastewater capabilities.
- Led ADS during the development and 2024 opening of its $65 million Engineering and Technology Center.
- Serves on Allison Transmission’s board of directors, having joined in May 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — ADS announced an agreement to acquire StormTrap for approximately $530 million on October 5; closing was expected in calendar Q4 2026 subject to approvals and customary conditions.
- **2026-08** — ADS reported fiscal Q1 2027 sales of $1.001 billion, up 20.6%; the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- **2026-07** — Appeared on Ayna Insights to discuss ADS operations, acquisitions, engineering and industrial talent.
- **2026-05** — Delivered the commencement address for Vanderbilt Owen’s Class of 2026.
- **2026-02** — ADS completed the acquisition of NDS, adding residential stormwater and irrigation products.

## Links

- Website: https://www.adspipe.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-scott-barbour-072408142

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Last updated: 2026-10-23