Taylor has 21 years of first-hand, operational experience in the home furnishings industry. That knowledge, combined with his strong educational background makes him uniquely qualified to assist home furnishings retailers with their financial challenges and opportunities. He has "hands' on" expertise in the following disciplines:

• Financial Analysis and Restructuring
• Bank Negotiations
• Turnaround Consulting
• Workout Planning and Implementation
• Liquidation Planning and Implementation

Taylor owned and operated a major retail furniture chain for 21 years. In addition to overseeing all retail, financial, real estate, and administrative aspects of the business, he also managed the affiliated consumer finance and consumer credit insurance operations.

Taylor has an MBA from Stanford University, a BA from Yale University, and previously was a Lecturer in Corporate Finance at a 4 year college on the East Coast. Additionally, as a long-standing member of a leading retail furniture performance group, he has great insight into the financial structure, operation, and performance of other furniture retailers. Taylor has also served for many years on the Board of Directors for both the National Home Furnishings Association and the Western Home Furnishings Association.