Anthony Taylor

Developed publishing company from one small magazine and newspaper with into a multi-media publishing company spanning 4 states with over ten million in revenue.

During this period our company went from two publications to seven.

With the onset of the the digital age we embraced all forms with a vigorous email platform, facebook, youtube, etc.

In the late 1990's we started both a TV and radio show.

In 2007 we launched an apparel brand of fishing and hunting clothing.

In 2015 we acquired a consumer show that began as a small entity and was developed into a massive 900,000 square foot show with over 25,000 paid attendees. In 2018 another show was added in another market that filled the New Orleans Superdome.

Reviewed all segments of the bank to implement best practices.

Cast votes on loan approvals/rejections as well as the hiring of executive personnel and pay packages.

Reviewed financial statements of the bank and persons and/or entities of loan applicants.

Responsible for quarterly board of directors meetings and organizing and planning yearly 'members conventions,

Developed with the board our twice yearly Louisiana legislative agenda, coordinated with our lobbyists to put those plans in motion as well as working with our legislators directly.

Responsible for all aspects of publishing a state-wide magazine and developing and leading a great team of employees/co-workers. Duties included development of over 1,500 locations for magazine distribution, sales team management, oversight of all administration functions, magazine production and editorial direction.

Merged two competing newspapers in our parish into a local consistent winning newspaper of the year for our state. Responsible for oversight of all aspects of the business, community relations and local business relations.

Responsible for state-wide sales of advertising and business development.