Today, Scott Clymo serves as CEO and Chairman of Speedy Holdings Group, leading a portfolio of national companies focused on technology, funding, and franchising. But his story began far from boardrooms and capital raises.

Early Life and Military Discipline

Clymo grew up in upstate New York. He spent his early years playing sports like soccer and baseball. Those experiences helped shape his competitive mindset.

At 19, he made a major decision. He joined the United States Air Force.

That moment changed everything.

“The military gave me structure and discipline,” Clymo says. “It taught me how to stay focused and push through challenges.”

While serving, he also pursued his education. He earned a business management degree from the University of South Carolina, Sumter. That combination of service and study built a strong foundation for what came next.

Breaking Into the Automotive Industry

After leaving the Air Force, Clymo entered the automotive industry. He moved quickly.

By the age of 22, he became a finance manager. At the time, he was already earning over $250,000 a year. That level of success came early, but it did not come easy.

“I learned fast that results matter,” he says. “You either perform or you don’t. There’s no middle ground.”

His ability to lead and produce results helped him rise even further. He later became Chief Operating Officer of a large automotive management company. During that time, he also gained ownership equity in eight new car dealerships.

This phase of his career gave him real-world leadership experience. It also exposed him to large-scale operations and team building.