Taylor was born in Charleston and lived in Mount Pleasant up until moving to the Tidewater region of Virginia when he was 10. After moving, Taylor frequently visited family in the Lowcountry and continued to develop a deep connection to the natural environment while hunting, fishing, and going to the beaches of Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island. Taylor attended the University of Virginia, where he majored in history and minored in economics.
Upon graduating, Taylor started his career in finance with a focus on the energy industry. He quickly worked his way up through various roles that helped him develop industry expertise and analytical skills that have continued to prove valuable since pivoting into clean energy advocacy. Taylor pursued career opportunities in New Jersey and Tennessee before finally settling back in Mount Pleasant in 2016. While earning a Master of Public Administration degree from the College of Charleston, Taylor also gained hands-on experience in climatology and resilience planning. When not at work, Taylor enjoys playing music, working out, and spending time outdoors.
