Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is an Associate Professor of Practice in Management and Entrepreneurship and Director of the Center for Real Estate at Suffolk University. His expertise spans asset growth, market expansion, organizational strategy, and real estate development. He holds a JD from Harvard Law School, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a BS from Boston University as a Rhodes Scholar.

• Education: JD (Harvard Law), MBA (Harvard Business School), BS (Boston University/Rhodes Scholar)

His research emphasizes real estate policy, urban development, and organizational strategy. Notable contributions include the book Martha's Vineyard: Race, Property, and the Power of Place (2016) and a review of Business Ethics: Case Studies and Selected Readings (2011).

Prior to academia, Taylor served as Chairman of Taylor-Smith Companies, VP of Development at FMR Properties, and Secretary of Transportation under Governor Bill Weld. He played key roles in major projects like the Big Dig, Ted Williams Tunnel, and Worcester-Boston rail service revival.

His professional experience spans real estate development, public infrastructure projects, and strategic management. Current research explores intersections of property law, urban equity, and economic growth.