Gayland Wayne Taylor

Background

Taylor, Gayland Wayne was born on August 12, 1958 in Midland, Texas, United States. Son of Samuel Lee and Ardis Faye Taylor.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Career

Civil engineer, Arizona Public Service, Phoenix, 1982-1990; president, Spartan Studio Photographic, Video and Promotional Services, Phoenix. Committee chairman minority advisory board Station KPNX-television 12 NBC Affilate, Phoenix, 1983-1987.

Achievements

• Gayland Wayne Taylor has been listed as a noteworthy civil engineer, public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Democratic deputy registrar, Phoenix, 1986-1991. Assistant scout master Boy Scouts American, Phoenix, 1983-1989. City of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Fair Housing Program, 1987.

Member Phoenix Urban League, 1983. Advisor Junior Achievement, Phoenix, 1982-1984, 86. Arizona delegate Jesse L. Jackson for President, 1984, 88.

Member American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Arizona Section Civil Engineers, Arizona Small Business Association, Arizona Society Professional Engineers (award 1982), Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce (chairman public relations, chairman 14th annual banquet 1987), United States Chamber of Commerce, Arizona Council of Black Engineers and Scientists (chairman public relations 1985-1987, National board directors 1986-1991, editor newsletter 1985-1988), Les Beaux Cultural Fraternity (treasurer 1977-1979). Clubs: Phoenix City, Toastmasters (Phoenix). Lodges: Optimists.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, scouting, collecting stamps and records.

Connections

Father:

Samuel Lee Taylor

Mother:

Ardis Faye Taylor