Scott Maier, senior public information representative, covers cardiology, orthopaedics, transplant medicine, School of Dentistry and School of Nursing, along with other areas. A native Texan, he has more than 20 years experience as a newspaper reporter and higher education communications specialist. Scott most recently was media relations director for the Texas A&M Health Science Center, handling media queries and outreach for six disciplines in nine cities. A graduate of Angelo State University, Scott also has been a reporter at several Texas newspapers.