Byron Taylor   |   Director

Byron Taylor is a third-generation Southern California native with a deep family history in the development of Los Angeles in the early-to-mid 20th century. Raised in rural Ventura County, Byron first moved to Glendale in 1993, and in 2017, settled with his partner, Cindy, in a 1932 Monterey Colonial Revival. The couple successfully applied for Mills Act designation in 2018.

Since then, Byron has played an active role in historic preservation, helping neighbors and friends research their own homes. He has also devoted himself to researching and cataloging Monterey Colonial homes throughout Glendale, and continues an in-depth study of the architect of his own residence, an early pioneer in earthquake-resistant reinforced concrete design.

Professionally, Byron has over 35 years experience in the insurance industry and currently serves as the Director of Development and Compliance with the California Insurance Guarantee Association. He is also a former volunteer Backcountry Ski Patroller in the Los Padres National Forest and a member of a Winter Search and Rescue team, affiliated with Cal OES. 

Since purchasing their home in 2017, Byron has developed a passion for California native plants and is currently transitioning their yard into a native woodland garden.