Taylor Smith

As Deputy Director of Government Affairs, Taylor closely monitors and advises on local public policy issues that impact Central Texas REALTORS®. Taylor brings a wealth of experience and connections to ABoR, holding a Master’s in Public Administration from the Bush School of Government and Public Service and having worked in public policy in Austin for nearly a decade. He loves maintaining effective relationships with elected officials, city staff, and other stakeholders to protect REALTORS® and help shape the future of Central Texas.

Taylor has a B.S. in Industrial and System Engineering and an M.S. in Public Service and Administration from Texas A&M. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Congress for the New Urbanism Central Texas Chapter, is the Vice President of the Bush School Former Student Network, and serves on the HousingWorks Austin Advocacy Committee. When he’s not working, he’s enjoying the outdoors, cooking and hosting dinner parties, painting, reading, and spending time with friends and family.