Taylor Smith

As Director of Business Development, Taylor is responsible for Coastal Ridge's third-party business engagement and transition support oversight. Focused on client-partner relationships, financial analysis oversight, proforma underwriting, and market studies, Taylor and his team develop strategies for optimizing NOI and operational efficiencies for our partners. Taylor is also responsible for liaising strategies between Coastal Ridge’s investment and operations teams, providing operational input during the investment underwriting period to ensure each team is in lockstep. Prior to joining Coastal Ridge, Taylor worked for Peak Campus in various field-centric roles where he honed his sales, customer service, and operational skills. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Coastal Carolina University. Taylor and his wife reside in Charleston, South Carolina.