The Management Team
Gary A. Taylor, owner, developer, and manager, has developed over 4 million square feet of retail, office, warehousing, and medical projects, constructing more than half a billion dollars in facilities across the Southeast, with a focus on leasing to Fortune 500 companies. The GAT Team is committed to delivering projects on schedule and within budget, recognizing the value this brings to all stakeholders. Our proven project system identifies key decision points, ensuring timely completion through careful planning, monitoring, and evaluation of progress at every stage.
Gary Taylor
+ President
Experience
- Developed over 2,500,000 square feet of commercial retail space.
- Constructed and supervised over $300,000,000 worth of commercial construction.
Education
University of South Florida
University of Tennessee
Years of Experience
With current firm: 33 years at Gary A. Taylor Investment Company / Gary A. Taylor Construction Company, Inc.
Contact
gtaylor@gatinvest.com
731.668.1893
www.linkedin.com/in/gary-taylor-0a138a8a/
Paul Taylor
+ Director of Engineering and Construction
Experience
Paul has a wide range of experience with a cumulative twenty years in the construction, engineering, and architectural industries. Paul began working as an assistant foreman on construction projects for Gary A. Taylor Construction twenty years ago, and has since worked on Department of Defense and Department of Energy projects while studying material and mechanical engineering. In addition to experience in construction and engineering, Paul has an advanced degree in architecture and is well versed in site and architectural design.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Mississippi State University, 2007
Master of Architecture, Magna Cum Laude
NewSchool of Architecture and Design, 2012
Notable Projects
- Jackson Region FBI Office
- Amazon Last-mile Distribution Facility
- Prototype Development for Security Bank
- Shadowcreek West Luxury Apartments
Previous Employment
- Gary A. Taylor Construction (1998 - 2002)
- Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (2007 - 2009)
- Estudio Teddy Cruz (2010 - 2011)
- Gary A. Taylor Investment (2012 - Present)
Ben Truex
+ Senior Vice President of Real Estate
Experience
- Chevrolet / Jeep - Dealer until 1988
- Murray Guard Inc. – Executive Vice President of Sales until 1996
- H & M Construction – Vice President of Sales until 2001
- Gary A Taylor Investment Co – Senior VP of Real Estate, 2001 - until present
Education
University of Tennessee
Tennessee Real Estate Education System (TREES - 192 hours)
License
State of Tennessee licensed Broker (since 2001)
Memberships/Affiliations
ICSC – International Council of Shopping Centers (since 2009)
Years of Experience
Worked with Gary A Taylor since 2001 involved with Sales, Advertising, Lease negotiations, Planning, Design, Budgets, Forecasting, CAM reconciliation and Property Management.
Contact
btruex@gatinvest.com
731.616.5366
Michelle Warren
+ Office Manager
Experience
- Direct Assistant to President
- Office Manager for office organization and office staff, under President
- Management of office and project files
- Management of financial statements and other financial data for office and projects
Education
Haywood High School, graduated with honors, 1982
Union University, attended 1982-1986
Bethel University, BS in Organizational Management, 2003
Registrations
Notary Public
Memberships/Affiliations
Englewood Baptist Church, member since 2008
Years of Experience
With current firm: 5 years
Contact
mwarren@gatinvest.com
731.668.1893
Steve Brommer
+ Vice President of Real Estate
Experience
Steve has been a licensed Real Estate Broker in Tennessee and Mississippi for over 30 years. As the Director of Real Estate for Gary A. Taylor Investments, he helps carry out the development vision of the Company. Steve has completed hundreds of transactions exceeding $500,000,000. Steve has worked with many Fortune 500 companies as real estate advisor, development partner, manager and leasing agent.
Education, Licenses, and Affiliations
Fogelman College of Business and Economics – BBA – Finance
University of Memphis
State of Tennessee - Principal Broker
State of Mississippi - Principal Broker
298 hours of additional real estate education
International Council of Shopping Center - Member since 1996
Notable Projects
- Columns III
- Amazon Last-mile Distribution Facility
- Poplar Plaza - Redevelopment
- Southhaven Commons
- Bartlett Town Center
- The Commons at Dexter Lake
Previous Employment
- Weston Companies – Vice President of Retail Division (1992 -2001)
- Hollywood Video – Director of Real Estate (2001-2002)
- Finard Properties – Director of Leasing and Acquisitions (2003 – 2016)
- CBRE - Vice President (2017 - 2019)
- Gary A. Taylor Investment Co. (2020 - Present)
Contact
sbrommer@gatinvest.com
901.331.8026