Taylor Bobo attended Louisiana State University, where he was also a student-athlete on the track and field team, lettering in the javelin. After graduation, Taylor began his career in the Oil & Gas industry, gaining hands-on experience in large-scale industrial operations before transitioning into the chemical sector.
Over the past seven years, Taylor served as Vice President of Sales for North America at a privately held chemical company, leading commercial strategy and sales execution across the U.S. and Canada. His leadership helped drive consistent growth and establish a strong team-focused culture within the organization.
A lifelong entrepreneur at heart, Taylor and his wife, Blaire, began building a restaurant group over a decade ago. Today, they own commercial real estate, along with five successful restaurants with a sixth on the way, combining hospitality, operational excellence, and community connection.
Taylor’s involvement with NativState has allowed him to bring his commercial and operational expertise to the conservation space. He is passionate about helping landowners access new revenue streams through carbon projects and is deeply committed to expanding NativState’s impact across the Southeast.
Taylor and Blaire live in Memphis with their three children: Hudson, Charlie, and Lucy. Whether on the ballfield or in the woods, the Bobos spend as much time as possible outdoors—hunting, fishing, boating, and making the most of family life in nature.
