BBB Champions of Integrity have consistently displayed an aggressive commitment to ethical, honest, and fair business practices in the conduct of their business careers in the Greater Cleveland area. This is demonstrated by leadership in efforts or organizations promoting business self-regulation, ethical business practices, consumer education and/or advancing consumer/business trust and confidence in the integrity of the marketplace.
2024 Cary Root Champion of Integrity
Eddie Taylor, Jr., President & CEO of Taylor Oswald
Eddie Taylor, Jr., President & CEO of Taylor Oswald
Eddie Taylor, Jr. is President & CEO of Taylor Oswald, a venture between Oswald Companies and Mr. Taylor. Oswald Cos. is one of the nation’s largest independent, employee-owned insurance brokerage firms. Oswald Cos. is an operating company under Unison Risk Advisors. Eddie has previously owned or operated companies in a variety of industries including warehousing and distribution.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
A native of Northeast Ohio, Mr. Taylor is a graduate of Elyria West High School and Allegheny College. He is a past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Allegheny College. Eddie was the founding Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Cleveland Leadership Center. Additionally, Eddie is the former Board Chair of the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross.
He is the immediate past Chair of the Cuyahoga County Citizens’ Advisory Council on Equity (CACE) and the current Chair of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Eddie serves as a Board Member for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, Greater Cleveland Partnership, Burton D. Morgan Foundation, and other nonprofit and company boards.
He completed the Executive MBA Program at the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management. Eddie is also involved with various other entrepreneurial activities.