Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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Taylor Oldroyd

Taylor Oldroyd

CEO
Arlington,Texas

Summary

Seasoned CEO with proven leadership skills and track record of delivering member value through transparent collaboration and accountability. Experienced in strategic planning and team leadership. Notable success in advocacy and developing business coalition partners to achieve goals. Lead and direct with energy and honesty, communicate with vision and clarity, and manage with respect, courage, and fairness to achieve stated goals, objectives and member value.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Arlington Board of REALTORS
Arlington, Texas
04.2020 - Current
  • Manage 3,500+ member organization with 1 rural Chapter, 10 staff and $4 million budget
  • Manage a separate 501c3 Community Service Foundation Endowment, which assists low and fixed-income applicants with exterior home repairs
  • Established Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, new Communication Committee, and spurred organization of a Mayors Real Estate Advisory Committee
  • Lead initiative to develop a new Strategic Plan - TEAM (Tools, Education, Advocacy & Members)
  • Updated numerous policies and procedures following retirement of long-serving previous Executive, including new budget and accounts payable processes
  • Organized Committee efforts to address recent Arlington Unity Council study to address housing issues
  • Appointed to Arlington Residential Infill Development Standards Focus Group addressing Unity Council goals to redevelop residential land by right, lot size flexibility, missing middle housing, and new Mixed Residential Zone
  • Launched Investment Policy review and hiring of new Investment Advisor to protect and grow reserve funds
  • Updated SOPs, employee job descriptions, staff development plans, and other HR functions
  • Launched an Event Center earning more than $60k of non-dues revenue in first 18 months

CEO

Corpus Christi Association of REALTORS
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Manage 2,700-member organization with 1 rural Chapter, 6 staff and $2 million budget
  • Lead effort to merge with small rural neighboring association and initiated talks of regionalizing the MLS
  • Initiated new processes and procedures following previous AE’s fraudulent activities
  • Updated SOPs, employee job descriptions, staff development plans, and other HR functions
  • Lead CCARs successful effort to fight proposed TWIA rate increase providing testimony and mobilizing grassroots

CEO

Cape Fear REALTORS
Wilmington, NC
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Manage 2,700-member organization with 2 rural Chapters, 12 staff and $3.8 million budget
  • Lead effort to expand partnerships and coalitions, bridging gaps with previously fractured neighboring boards, industry partners, and community and governmental leaders
  • Organized multi-jurisdictional Task Force for county and municipal United Development Ordinance changes
  • Achieved 47% RPAC Participation in 2018 reaching 106% of goal
  • Managed additional entities: charitable Foundation, for-profit tenant and event business, and MLS
  • Established Hurricane Florence recovery efforts and organized member outreach and hardship application process, ultimately distributing $86,000 directly to impacted members
  • Initiated reserve account audit, identifying potential policy violations and lost investment revenue
  • Updated Strategic Plan focused on Tools, Education, Advocacy, and Members (TEAM)
  • Updated SOPs, employee job descriptions, staff development plans, and other HR functions
  • Reorganized Government Affairs Department and Community Service efforts to better align with Plan

CEO

Montana REALTORS
Helena, MT
11.2015 - 11.2017
  • Manage 4,300+ geographically diverse statewide member organization with 5 staff and $1.7 million budget
  • Lead legislative advocacy effort to achieve passage of landlord electronic notification, subdivisions rule changes, and exempt water wells and permits
  • Active participant in the Montana Business Caucus pursing a strong legislative and community agenda promoting improved business climate and advancing the Envision 2026 agenda.
  • Updated Strategic Plan to focus on Tools, Advocacy, Legal and Education
  • Reorganized the office to match Strategic Plan with staff responsibilities and committee functions
  • Initiated study to bring Legal Hotline, general counsel, and legal advocacy services in-house which will save $150,000 each year while increasing level of service
  • Organized 2 PAGs: Forms and transaction management services and Board Restructure analysis which will reduce BOD size, improve ability to adjust to changing needs, increase efficiency
  • Initiated a Workforce Housing Study that included a regulatory analysis and local economic impact
  • Achieved RPAC President’s Cup in 2016 and drafted new RPAC Bylaws to start a new state-wide Direct program, brought Issues Mobilization Fund under RPAC, and allow locals to establish own Trustees
  • Developed new Communication Plan and launched new Webpage and e-Newsletter
  • Updated staff employee policies and fund reserve investment policies to increase account diversity

CEO

Utah Central Association of REALTORS
Orem, UT
11.2007 - 10.2015
  • Manage 2,000+ member organization with 9 staff, 4 rural Chapter offices, and $1.25 million budget
  • Built new 3-story Headquarters building, on time and on budget, and oversaw construction and maintenance significantly strengthening future finances
  • Coordinated numerous community engagement activities; TOD, Walkability and Stop the Stench
  • Increased non-dues revenue more than $20,000 annually through added business interests, home expo attendance, tenant rents, and partnership with NAR 2ndCentury initiative
  • Led Utah’s effort in national loan limit battle which redefined administrative authority of HUD to address local limit discrepancies and market inequalities
  • Launched a Leadership Development Series with state and regionally recognized community leaders
  • Applied for and received UCAR’s first NAR grant and continued to receive grants in housing, smart growth, diversity, and RPAC each year totaling more than $40,000
  • Achieved RPAC recognition through increasing major contributors in 2014 from 13 to 48
  • Spearheaded merger of five Boards into one to achieve NAR goals of raising minimum standards
  • Focused on communication, training, and education of committees, and Broker engagement
  • Increased NAR Call for Action participation from 9% to 20+% to qualify for the President’s Cup
  • Shareholder of co-owned MLS; focused on decreasing call wait times, improving user experience, and advancing mobility of product and compliance
  • Updated Strategic Plan 3 times in 8 years to aggressively address potential market disruption

Congressional Liaison

USDA
Washington, DC
04.2002 - 11.2007
  • Congressional Liaison coordinating legislative activity for the Deputy Under Secretary of the Natural Resource and Environment Mission Area: Natural Resources Conservation Service & Forest Service
  • Special Assistant to the Chief of Natural Resources Conservation Service
  • Public and Government Affairs Director for Rural Development: Rural Housing, Utilities Service & Public Facilities with a staff of 16 managing communication activities to 12,500 employees, the media, and Members of Congress

Deputy Mayor

Provo City
Provo, UT
01.2001 - 04.2002
  • Managed special projects and legislative activities of 2nd largest city in Utah
  • Represented Mayor at Chamber of Commerce, League of Cities and Towns and Council of Governments
  • Frequent speaker on governmental issues, legislative policies, and community concerns

Director of Government Affairs

Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Directed government relations for a 2,000+ business organization, representing more than 360,000 employees

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
04-2001

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
04-1991

Skills

  • Media Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Affiliations

  • Ironman Triathlete, Marathon runner, and Cross-country cyclist
  • Taco connoisseur & Dr. Pepper enthusiast

Accomplishments

  • RCE
  • AHWD
  • C2EX
  • ePro

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CEO

Arlington Board of REALTORS
04.2020 - Current

CEO

Corpus Christi Association of REALTORS
07.2019 - 04.2020

CEO

Cape Fear REALTORS
10.2017 - 02.2019

CEO

Montana REALTORS
11.2015 - 11.2017

CEO

Utah Central Association of REALTORS
11.2007 - 10.2015

Congressional Liaison

USDA
04.2002 - 11.2007

Deputy Mayor

Provo City
01.2001 - 04.2002

Director of Government Affairs

Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
01.2000 - 01.2001

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Brigham Young University
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