Why Vote Chris Taylor
As the CEO of Kendall County, I will combine my 38 years of business and legal operations experience with my community service and education to create a more efficient and effective county government while protecting our quality of life and preserving our Hill Country values.
THe RIGHT CHOICE FOR KENDALL COUNTY
Chris Taylor, a graduate of Boerne High School with a long family history in Kendall County, has the educational background, community engagement, and work experience to be Taylor Made for the position of Kendall County Judge.
Chris holds a B.A. in Organizational Administration from St. Mary’s University, a Masters of Business Administration degree from LeTourneau University and an PgD in Strategic Management from the University of Portsmouth.
His community experience includes his past service as a commissioner on the City of Boerne’s Zoning Board of Adjustments, Historic Landmark Commission, Treasurer for Kendall County EMS Association and firefighter on Boerne Fire Department. He is currently serving as the chairman of the newly formed Design Review Committe. Taylor is also a Certified Firefighter, Level 2 Firefighter Instructor, and trained in swift water rescue. He is a member of Rotary International, Genealogical Society of Kendall County, and the Kendall County Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy.
Taylor retired from Hewlett-Packard, one of the world’s largest technology companies, as a Legal and Engineering Operations Manager. Taylor helped HP save over $42 million dollars without cutting any jobs. He also reduced hardware and software expenses by $6.6 million per year and reduced packaging expenses by $1.8 million per year. Taylor is trained in fraud detection and investigation and has worked as a global procurement manager.
His other accomplishments include a U.S. Patent for a computer system with an external air mover, an Inventor Award from HP, an Environmental Advisory Council Award for the development of a recycling program and numerous other awards and certifications, including Microsoft Windows certification.
Chris is married to Holly, his wife of thirty-three years, whom he met at Boerne Elementary School. They have three daughters; Kendall, Brittany, and Jordan. They recently had their first granddaughter, who is the 8th generation descendant of the First Settlers of Kendall County. Holly’s great grandfather was former Kendall County Sheriff Sidney Edge, who died in the line of duty in 1948. The Taylors are members of First United Methodist Church.
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.
Ronald Reagan