Susan Scarola - Treasurer

Susan grew up on Long Island in those idealistic 1950’s, one of six children. After brief stints as a kindergarten teacher, human resources professional and stay-at-home Mom, she obtained her MBA at NYU. Susan joined KPMG and earned her CPA, then joined DCH Auto Group, a small New York City family owned business.  After 30 years, she retired as Vice Chairman of DCH which had grown to be one of the retail auto industry’s largest companies.

Susan’s work fueled her genetic passion to travel and you may have seen her wandering a food market or seeking pottery souvenirs. She does still think of herself as a New Yorker but many family members drew her to Florida in 2014.   

In her search to build new friendships, Susan first began to play in clay with Ginny Piech Street. Further encouragement led her to classes with Maria Sparsis. She never dreamed that path would lead her to leverage her business skills in the founding of Indian River Clay. Susan hopes that the studio’s welcoming atmosphere and the growing opportunities it offers will be a positive impact throughout the Treasure Coast will draw others to join and support Indian River Clay.