Mr. Taylor co-founded Taylor-Duncan Interests, LLC and has over forty years of experience in the real estate industry. He began his real estate career at Centennial Homes, rising to the position of Vice President of Marketing and Design. Centennial grew to become one of the largest home-builders in the state of Texas and was acquired by the Weyerhaeuser Company. He was President of Great Southwest Companies, Inc., a venture between Mr. Taylor and Lawson Ridgeway, housing pioneer and founder of Centennial Homes. At Great Southwest, Mr. Taylor oversaw the development of commercial, retail, multi-family and residential development projects.
For the past thirty plus years, Mr. Taylor primarily focused on single-family lot development as a Principal at Taylor-Duncan Interests, LLC. Mr. Taylor led a group of investors that purchased 50% interest in Texas-based Goodman Family of Builders. He helped orchestrate the recapitalization of Goodman Homes and served on its board of directors and also aided in positioning the company to be acquired by K. Hovnanian Homes, a national publicly-traded homebuilder.
Mr. Taylor and affiliated entities have been involved in the development of thousands of residential lots and new homes and have worked with many of the country’s largest builders. He has also been involved in many commercial and multifamily developments over his career.
Beyond his executive roles, Mr. Taylor’s influence extended across the broader industry and community through his service on numerous boards. These are only a few of the boards on which he has served throughout his career, among them, Criswell College Board, Allied Bank Board, and The Dallas Home & Apartment Association Board, and as Chairman of The Dallas Sales and Marketing Council. His distinguished record of board service underscores his reputation as a trusted voice in both business and civic circles and highlights his commitment to advancing the real estate industry and strengthening the Dallas community.
Today, Mr. Taylor has retired from day-to-day operations but continues to contribute as a trusted advisor and investment partner. His insight and experience remain an integral part of guiding the firm’s strategy and supporting its ongoing success.