Scott Cosco

Scott Cosco is a partner at HartmanCosco Government Relations, where he represents clients before the West Virginia Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and state agencies. His career spans media, government, and public affairs, combining strategic communications expertise with extensive public policy experience.

Scott began his career in radio broadcasting, earning a West Virginia Associated Press Award for Best Sports Talk Show in the large-market category. He later spent a decade in television, culminating in his role as Director of Marketing and Creative Services for WOWK-TV in the Huntington–Charleston market.

Scott served in both the Secretary of State’s Office and the Governor’s Office under Joe Manchin. His responsibilities included directing intergovernmental affairs and constituent services, working closely with local governments, community leaders, and state agencies throughout West Virginia.

Scott is an active leader in business, policy, and higher education organizations. He serves on the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee, the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America State Policy Council, and the Advisory Council of Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications. In 2026, he was inducted into the School of Journalism Hall of Fame in recognition of his professional achievements and contributions to the industry.

Previously, Scott served on the Executive Committee of the West Virginia Business & Industry Council and as Chairman of the Utilities, Telecommunications & Energy Coalition of West Virginia (UTEC).

A lifelong West Virginian, Scott resides in Hurricane with his wife, Kathy.