Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor has extensive experience in maritime operations and real estate appraisal, currently serving as Wharfinger - Port Operations & Maritime Property Manager at the Port of Oakland since 2007. Prior to this role, Richard spent several years at Taylor Appraisal as a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser and built a foundation in vessel operations as Vessel Operations Manager for the Pacific Region at P&O Nedlloyd. Richard also held various management positions at Blue Star Line, including Regional Manager for the Pacific Northwest and Operations Manager on the West Coast. Richard earned a B.A. in Operations Management/Administrative Studies from the British Columbia Institute of Technology from 1982 to 1985.