Taylor is a Navy veteran who served as a nuclear machinist mate from 1986 to 1996. He then began his shipbuilding career as a technician in NNS’ nuclear test department. Since then, Taylor has held positions of increasing responsibility, including shift test engineer; manager of the hull, mechanical and electrical testing for aircraft carriers and submarines; director of test engineering; and sea trials director. Prior to his current appointment, he served as director of nuclear propulsion testing.

Taylor earned a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering technology from Excelsior University and a Master of Business Administration from Strayer University.