Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa Peter W. Stott PETER W. STOTT is a prominent business and community leader who has had a profound impact on the Portland region through his business enterprises and as a philanthropist. In 1969, after studying at Portland State University, he founded Market Transport, Ltd., the largest “asset based” transportation and logistics services company headquartered in Oregon. In addition, he has served in various leadership roles with ScanlanKemperBard Companies, Crown Pacific, the Portland State University Foundation, Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism (SOLV), and the Portland Art Museum. The lengthy list of organizations which have benefited from Mr. Stott’s support also includes the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Boy Scouts of America, St. Mary’s Home for Boys, Portland Marathon, University of Virginia, The Kennedy Center, The Nature Conservancy, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Lewis & Clark College, Oregon Health & Science University, and University of Oregon among others. Mr. Stott has been a long-time friend and supporter of Portland State University. In 1997 he made the first Si million dollar gift in PSU’s history, in support of Viking Athletics. He has been a major benefactor to athletics programs for more than 20 years and chaired the campaign which led to the creation of the Peter W. Stott Center and Community Field complex on the PSU campus. His support of the President’s Circle, Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science, Walk of the Heroines, and a broad spectrum of academic and culture programs advances excellence throughout the University. In 2010 he served as co-chair of PSU’s annual signature event, the Simon Benson Awards Dinner, and helped to raise nearly $550,000. His achievements have been recognized with honors such as the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hope Award, Oregon Entrepreneur of the Year, Tom McCall Leadership Award, AFP Outstanding Philanthropists Award, and PSU’s own Simon Benson Award. 5
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