Early Life, Education and Career
Taylor was born in New Orleans and is a 1974 graduate of Tulane University where he majored in political science and history. He completed additional post-graduate work in business and economics at the University of Southern Mississippi from 1978 through 1980.
Taylor worked as a sales representative for Stone Container Corporation, working a territory from New Orleans to the Florida panhandle, from 1977 through 1989.
From 1971 through 1984, Taylor was a member of the United States Coast Guard Reserve, commanding a search and rescue boat and earning several commendations.
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