
Our Legacy
Rooted in Idaho since 1966
We carry forward the legacy of Joe and Kathryn Albertson, whose belief in Idaho and its people continues to guide our work. We invest for the long term, partnering with leaders and organizations already doing the work to expand opportunity across the state.
Founded 1966 · Boise, Idaho
Our Team
The people behind our work
We connect people to drive solutions at the highest caliber required to create lasting change.
Leadership

J.B. “Joe” Scott
Founding Chairman, Director
The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation was established in 1966 by Joe and Kathryn Albertson, and is still very much a family foundation driven by legacy. Joe and Kathryn’s grandson, J.B. “Joe” Scott, has served as the Chairman of the Foundation Board and Alscott, Inc. for more than 20 years. Joe stands firmly behind meaningful giving to create further opportunities for Idahoans and Idaho communities across the state. He enjoys mountain biking, skiing, hunting, and fishing; and more than anything spending time with his children and grandchildren.
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Jamie Jo Scott
Board Chair
Over the course of Jamie’s career, she has been a leader in local and statewide philanthropy in Idaho. She served as the Foundation’s community grants coordinator and as a member and treasurer on the board of directors for more than 10 years before acting as executive director from 2008-2014. She has been active in the non-profit community as a board member and board committee chair of the Bogus Basin Recreational Association, and past board member of the Bishop Kelly Foundation, the Boise Art Museum, and the Special Olympics World Winter Games. Jamie was selected for the Pahara-Aspen Education Fellowship, alongside a network of diverse and talented leaders who are reimagining America’s public schools. Jamie is a Boise native and mother of two sons. She brings her personal, professional, and educational experience, her entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for a better Idaho to her leadership role as President of the Foundation.
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Brian Scott
Director
A 4th-generation member of the Albertson family and a Boise High graduate, Brian has deep Idaho roots and cares immensely about the community in which he lives and works. After spending 11 years in North Carolina, Brian moved back to Boise in 2017 and began overseeing real estate operations for Alscott and Whitetail. He is experienced in working with dynamic teams in a highly competitive environment, and he brings that same tenacious philosophy to his work with the Foundation, where he serves on the board of directors. Brian also serves as a board member for the Idaho Youth Ranch.
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Brian Naeve
Vice President
Brian began his finance career 25 years ago at Dean Witter, and since then his experience and leadership has spanned managing investments and lending for a local bank start-up to nearly 10 years with the local arm of Amresco working in commercial finance. Brian joined Alscott, Inc. in 2006 to bring his expertise in underwriting, asset and investment management, industry analysis, and capital markets support to the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation as Chief Investment Officer. He also serves as Vice President and Board member of the Foundation, President of Alscott, Inc., and sits on multiple local operating business boards. Brian grew up in Boise, and is a husband and dad with two amazing kids in the Boise school system. He is an avid outdoorsman who loves hunting, fly fishing, biking, golf, tennis, and skiing.
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Brady Panatopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
Brady is what you picture when you think of a hardworking, successful Idahoan. He spent 28 years building a career in Deloitte’s Boise office, ultimately becoming lead tax partner before retiring in 2012. Soon after, Brady started a new career as the CEO of the J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, as well as the Chief Financial Officer of Alscott, Inc. Brady serves on the Advisory Boards for both the School of Accountancy and the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University, allowing him the opportunity to give back to the university that served him nearly 30 years ago. Brady spends his free time fishing, hunting, and spending time with his wife, two boys (both Boise State grads), and four grandchildren.
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Roger Quarles
Executive Director
Having served as an Idaho teacher, principal, superintendent, and ultimately chief deputy state superintendent, Roger has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing rural education, and appreciates the fierce independence of Idaho and Idahoans alike. Prior to joining the Foundation as Executive Director, Roger was co-director of the Idaho Leads project at Boise State University’s Center for School Improvement and Policy Studies, and served as an Assistant Professor in the Executive Educational Leadership Program. Roger remains active in the business and philanthropic community through his service on a variety of boards, including a Director on the Challenged Athletes Foundation Board. He is an avid outdoorsman and tennis player.
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Foundation Team
Board of Directors
J.B. “Joe” Scott
Founding Chairman
Director
Jamie Jo Scott
Board Chair
Brady Panatopoulos
Director
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Naeve
Director
Secretary/Treasurer
Brian Scott
Director
Toby Prehn
Director
Susan Morris
Director
Bill Whitacre
Director
Chris Peterson
Director












