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Richard Taylor

Director, Center for Real Estate at Suffolk University, Real Estate

Hi, I'm Richard Taylor, a commercial real estate expert.

Richard Taylor's Bio:

Richard Taylor is a commercial real estate expert, a proven business and university leader, with measurable success in creating new ventures, departments and projects. He has developed more than $300 million worth of projects nationwide in the residential, retail and commercial sectors, including Douglass Plaza, Olympia Tower, Fountain Hill and Bradford Estates. An experienced leader, Richard has overseen government agencies, divisions of major companies and university programs. He served on the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, where he worked with Fed President Richard Syron to transform community banking. Gov. William F. Weld appointed him Secretary of Transportation and Construction for Massachusetts, a role in which Richard completed federal and state approvals for the Big Dig. Richard has a track record of effectively creating new entities, from his role as Founding President of the Minority Developers Association to his current role as Founding Director of Suffolk University's Center for Real Estate. He has been active in civic and community engagement in several roles. Richard served as Chairman of the Board of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Chair of the Partnership and President of the Boston Ballet. Most recently he played a central role in establishing two debate forums for communities of color during the 2012 Boston mayoral election. This effort was extended to the 2014 governors election in Massachusetts where he helped develop Governor Charlie Baker's Urban Agenda. Specialty Areas: Commercial and retail real estate brokerage, real estate development, transit oriented development, micro housing, construction compliance, urban economic development policy.

Richard Taylor's Experience:

  • Division Vice President for National Accounts at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    1995 - 1999

    Managed an excess of $900 million in premium sales.

  • Division Vice President of Central and Western Massachusetts at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    1993 - 1995

    Led sales, service and operations for division that managed more than $400 million dollars in premiums.

  • Secretary of Transportation and Construction at Commonwealth of Massachusetts

    1990 - 1992

    Completed federal and state approvals for the Big Dig, restored Commuter Rail service from Worcester to Boston, initiated construction of the Old Colony Line, funded the total reconstruction of Dudley Station Bus Terminal and oversaw management of all capital and operating budgets. Also served as chairman of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Board of Directors.

  • Chairman at Taylor Properties

    1985 - 1990

    Led real estate development company. Work included development of retail establishments surrounding Orange Line and Red Line MBTA stations.

  • Vice President of Development at FMR Properties Inc.

    1980 - 1985

    As VP of Fidelity Investment's real estate arm, worked to secure the real estate development rights for the Commonwealth Pier property and the Commonwealth Flats, properties, which now are home to the World Trade Center, Seaport Hotel and Fidelity offices.

  • Management Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group

    1977 - 1979

    Provided strategic planning services to Fortune 500 companies across a broad range of industries.

  • Director, Center for Real Estate at Suffolk University

    September 2008

    As Executive in Residence at Suffolk University, established the Sawyer Business School's Center for Real Estate. The center's mission is to provide instruction, research and case studies for the real estate industry. Created the Future Investors in Real Estate (FIRE) student group and developed a partnership with the Greater Boston Real Estate Board to offer Building Boston 2030, a series of public forums on the city's development. In 2014, oversaw the launch of an executive education series that provides hands-on training for established real estate industry professionals. Courses taught include: Business Law and Ethics, Management and Business Foundations, Introduction to Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Development and Public Policy.

  • Chairman at Taylor Smith Group

    1999

    1999 - Present Manage multiple real estate business entities, including a development company and commercial brokerage company. More than $300 million worth of projects includes Douglass Plaza, Olympia Tower, Fountain Hill and Bradford Estates.

Richard Taylor's Education:

  • Harvard Business School

    1974 – 1977
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  • Harvard Law School

    1974 – 1977
    Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  • Oxford University

    1971 – 1973
    Bachelor's degree
    Concentration: Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
    Activities: Rhode's Scholar

  • Boston University

    1967 – 1971
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
    Concentration: Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
    Activities: First Rhode's Scholar in the history of the university

  • Bridgewater State College

    Honorary Degree in Public Service

  • Wentworth Institute of Technology

    Honorary Degree: Doctor of Engineering Technology

Richard Taylor's Interests & Activities:

Commercial real estate, Boston, law, Suffolk University, Commercial and retail real estate brokerage, real estate development, transit oriented development, micro housing, construction compliance, urban economic development policy




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