About Rich

"Rich possesses a unique combination of technical, management, partnership and leadership competency. The thing I admired most was his honesty and integrity. I trusted him completely and valued his opinion on all things."

Lee Cockerell
Executive Vice President (Retired & Inspired)
Walt Disney Resort

"Rich Taylor was a non-traditional academic leader at the University of Oklahoma. He joined us with extraordinary skills in managing large groups of employees to ensure an excellent experience for visitors to the Walt Disney World Resort. He immediately identified the student experience here at OU as the key component for the College of Fine Arts and worked collaboratively with all his faculty and staff to refocus all initiatives to this central theme.

His students flourished in the college and adored him. His refreshing and enthusiastic leadership inspired faculty and staff across the University and personally mentored many other academic leaders here at OU.

The institution of higher education (and other stodgy institutions) need more leaders like Rich Taylor who can intuitively identify critical needs, motivate those around them, work collaboratively to initiative change and celebrate the outcomes."

Dr. Nancy Mergler
Sr. Vice President and Provost Emeritus
Regents Professor, Honors & Psychology
University of Oklahoma

“Rich Taylor’s visionary leadership as Chairman of the 2010 Creativity World Forum and production coordinator of the 2015 Creativity World Forum set an unparalleled bar of excellence for these multi-faceted, international events.  Rich’s thorough planning skills, deep knowledge of event management and design, and diligent oversight insured engaging, multi-sensory experiences and successful events that have become the hallmark of the creativity movement.”

Susan McCalmont
President
Creative Oklahoma

"Rich Taylor has modeled effective relationships, leadership and collaboration since his earliest days at the Walt Disney Company. As a part of his beginnings with the company, I have always watched and admired his unique approach that turned challenges into win-win situations.

Rich Imagination is a fitting name for his own company. It has been that imagination that has guided and directed major live entertainment special events and spectaculars. He has a keen eye for what works and is able to direct or redirect projects to deliver exceptional results. Also, as a fellow educator, I know his efforts will touch the future of the many students who carry his passion for quality." 

Gene Columbus
Executive Director
Orlando Repertory Theatre

Andy Taylor

"Andy Taylor was the consummate professional and advocate of all good things at The University of Oklahoma, and particularly for our Admissions and Recruitment area. She ushered in a new chapter in Visitor Services at OU. She did the research to understand and meet the changing needs of the University and the greater target market which spanned K-8 to international guests and the returning alumni. Andy provided everything from visitor website management and physical plant supervision and renovation, to a full menu of inventive, yet cost-effective new services that had never been done at OU. Andy Taylor is a phenomenal leader and contributor of great ideas. Her genuine sensitivity and penetrating insight propelled Visitor Services to a stature never before realized. Andy Taylor’s impact lives on at The University of Oklahoma.” 

Matt Hamilton
Vice President for Enrollment and Student Financial Services
and Registrar
University of Oklahoma

"It was my pleasure to work with Andy to produce the Oklahoma State Speech & Debate Tournament (the state's largest academic competition). Andy's devotion to detail and consummate professionalism was crucial to the successful administration of the multi-day District and State events. Her ability to address a multiplicity of challenges simultaneously made my job as Tournament Director immeasurably easier and the conduct of the event a success for the thousands of students, teachers, coaches and judges involved."

Michael Patterson
Director
OSSAA Speech & Debate Tournament

"During my years on Andy Taylor's student staff at University of Oklahoma Visitor Center, she allowed me to get my first taste of the professional world. She modeled for us excellent customer service, a postitive attitude, and a real heart for service. She took time to understand my working style and gave me just enough instruction to get me going on projects but then encouraged me to think and grow as an individual. Andy was the first to offer her guidance in my job search following graduation and helped me tremendously throughout the entire process. I am so glad that part of my formative college experience was working for Andy in the OU Visitor Center. "

Kathryn Holderread
Manager, Human Resources
Management & Enterprise Services
State of Oklahoma