Barton J. Taylor

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About Barton J. Taylor

I’m an operations and technology leader with a track record of helping mission-driven organizations work smarter, scale effectively, and serve more equitably. Across higher education, K–12 education, government, and nonprofit sectors, I’ve led initiatives that combine strategic planning, systems thinking, and inclusive leadership. I’ve managed multimillion-dollar budgets, secured over $300M in federal funding in five years, and implemented enterprise-wide changes that improved service delivery, reduced costs, and elevated stakeholder experience. As a former Chief of Staff and senior operations executive, I’ve built new departments from the ground up, guided organizations through crisis and growth, and led high-performing teams through complexity and change. My work consistently centers equity, data, and sustainable impact. Some recent wins:* Reorganized a technology team, cutting service resolution times by Expanded tech access for underserved users, raising satisfaction **24%** and saving **\$120K Improved staff experience scores by **15%** through DEI leadership Now, with a completed doctorate and deep cross-sector experience, I’m pursuing senior roles—COO, CAO, Vice President, or Executive Director—in higher ed, K–12, or nonprofit organizations. If you’re looking for a calm, strategic operator who delivers scalable systems and trusted leadership, let’s connect.