Taylor and his wife, Natasha, enjoy a hike in Big Bend National Park, Texas.
Chief Operating Officer, Intellicentrics
Taylor completed his Global Leadership MBA (GLEMBA) degree, which, he says, “opened up (my) ability to be multi-disciplinary and global yet local.” IntelliCentrics, based in Flower Mound, focuses on safety and security in healthcare operations. As COO, Taylor oversees global operations, innovation, technology and people operations.
What do you enjoy about your current position/profession?
I enjoy working with teams of strong open-minded talent who look to change our customers’ lives through innovation and world-class service.
How do you see your profession changing in the next five or 10 years?
The COO has to be a high energy and dynamic person willing to shift and move. COOs must revolutionize organizations to be proactive to market shifts; being just responsive is not enough.
What unexpected experience or event has shaped and/or influenced your current professional life?
I don’t believe there is one, but hundreds of learning moments, failures and great coaching from some brilliant people. I guess you could say turning my ears on was likely that event.
What is a professional highlight of your career, either where you currently work or in the past?
I’ve had many highly successful product launches and new market entries, however mentoring and coaching young professionals is the most rewarding when they persist and succeed in their field.
What characteristics do you look for when hiring people into your workplace?
Work ethic, perpetual students of the cause, and those who will take the initiative – those who don’t wait.
Why did you come to UT Dallas?
Quality of faculty.
What advice do you have for college students hoping to succeed professionally?
Do not ignore the social aspects of college, the workplace is a social environment and culture is built on the human interactions and leadership molding of mood. Have fun – your smile will change those around on its own.
Did a UT Dallas professor inspire you? Who was that and how was that person inspirational?
Almost everything I experienced inspired me. Dr. Mike Peng, who teaches business policy and strategy classes, likely left the biggest mark on my strategic thinking.
Has something about your UT Dallas education surprised you since graduating?
How applicable it was to real-life scenarios.
What is your favorite UT Dallas memory?
Great cohorts and faculty. I am still in touch with them, and enjoy seeing their successes.
What makes an effective leader?
Emotional intelligence and having the courage to lead from the front.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Spending time with my family and watching my kids encounter new frontiers.
In his current position, Jones manages a Class A commercial real estate portfolio for Crescent, which acquires, develops and operates high-end properties alongside an exclusive group of investors and high-net-worth clients. Crescent currently has $3.5 billion in assets in its portfolio. Jones said his education at Jindal School has opened a lot of doors for him. “I don’t think I’m smarter than I was, but it helped me in my ability to creatively problem solve, navigate multiple fields of expertise and remain confident in a rapidly evolving business environment,” he said. He earned three degrees at the Jindal School – a BS in Business Administration, an MS in Supply Chain Management and an MBA.
At Keurig Dr Pepper, Woolley manages a team that routes the company’s DSD (direct store delivery) trucks throughout the southern U.S., handling 50 locations and more than 700 delivery routes daily. Woolley, who completed her MBA and graduate degree in supply chain management at Jindal School, designed the companywide process for creating balanced sales and delivery route plans.
Aircraft Captain, Training & Safety Manager;
Paypal Aviation Department
Hanks started his education with an undergraduate degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has had a long career path to land his current job.
Supervisor, Project Management Office;
Federal Reserve Bank Of Dallas
Martinez, who started working at The Fed in 2011, keeps returning to UT Dallas and Jindal School to upgrade his skills.
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