“Words can’t express enough how thankful I am to have worked in the presence of Billy; the benefit to this is Billy is a natural mentor, and I learn daily from Billy, even during casual conversations and texting. Although Billy’s circle is small, with the suggestions of colleagues, mentors, people he’s mentored, and his family, Billy has brought his executive experience to share with the General Public with his book “The Winning Link.” If you haven’t bought a copy of this rare reading, I highly recommend it.”
About
Billy Ray Taylor is the founder and president of LinkedXL, a global consulting and…
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Volunteer Experience
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Executive Advisory Board
Shingo Institute - Home of the Shingo Prize
- Present 10 years
Economic Empowerment
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Executive Advisory Board - Alma Mater of LeBron James
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
- Present 10 years 7 months
Education
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School of Business and Economics Executive Advisory Board of Directors
Fayetteville State University
- 3 years
Education
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Executive Advisory Board of Directors
OKLAHOMA BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE INCORPORATED
- 3 years
Economic Empowerment
Oklahoma Business Roundtable actively supports economic development education and marketing activities – working with the Governor, Lt. Governor, Commerce Department, and many community partners.
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Member Board Of Directors
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME)
- Present 4 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Chair-Elect and Global Head of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Honors & Awards
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Oklahoma Most Admired CEO
The Journal Record - Dolan Media Group
The Journal Record produces the Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEO special recognition program for the talented business and nonprofit leaders throughout our state.
We honor CEOs who consistently demonstrate strong leadership, integrity, values, vision, commitment to excellence, financial performance and commitment to community and diversity.
2010 Honorees
Aubrey McClendon – Chesapeake Energy Corp.
Larry Nichols – Devon Energy
Cathryn Hibbs – Deaconess Hospital…The Journal Record produces the Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEO special recognition program for the talented business and nonprofit leaders throughout our state.
We honor CEOs who consistently demonstrate strong leadership, integrity, values, vision, commitment to excellence, financial performance and commitment to community and diversity.
2010 Honorees
Aubrey McClendon – Chesapeake Energy Corp.
Larry Nichols – Devon Energy
Cathryn Hibbs – Deaconess Hospital
Harland Stonecipher – Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
Billy Taylor – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Tom Love – Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
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Joint Civilian Orientation Conference 80 - Alumni
United States Department of Defense
Joint Civilian Orientation Conference
The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) is a weeklong, multi-Service orientation program for civilian public opinion leaders.
Nominations are solicited from major offices, military commands, and the Military Departments within DoD, the Coast Guard, and JCOC alumni.
Eligibility -- Nominees are regionally or nationally influential citizens from across the country.
JCOC participants attend briefings in the Pentagon…Joint Civilian Orientation Conference
The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) is a weeklong, multi-Service orientation program for civilian public opinion leaders.
Nominations are solicited from major offices, military commands, and the Military Departments within DoD, the Coast Guard, and JCOC alumni.
Eligibility -- Nominees are regionally or nationally influential citizens from across the country.
JCOC participants attend briefings in the Pentagon given by the highest levels of Department of Defense (DoD) civilian and military leadership. The participants then spend the rest of the conference in the field with all of the Military Services observing exercises, firing weapons, and participating in training. It is a program in which the Secretary of Defense takes a personal interest and is the only civilian orientation program that he sponsors. It is the oldest existing Pentagon program, having been held 80 times since 1948.
JCOC acquaint participants with the strength and readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces through personal observation of Coast Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps activities.
Pentagon Phase -- JCOC participants meet with senior defense officials in Washington to discuss national defense matters from a strategic perspective. Defense participants normally include the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries and Service Chiefs of the Military Departments, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Nominations are solicited from major offices, military commands, and the Military Departments within DoD, the Coast Guard, and JCOC alumni.
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Shingo Prize Award for Operational Excellence
The Shingo Institute - Presented by Stephen Covey
The Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing was established at Utah State University in 1988 as a way to recognize organizations in the United States that achieved world-class manufacturing.
Dubbed the “Nobel Prize of Manufacturing” by Business Week,[the Shingo Prize for Manufacturing Excellence is recognized as the premier award for manufacturing excellence in North America.
Organizations
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Bounce Innovation Hub
Board of Directors
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Bounce Innovation Hub serves northeast Ohio entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses. Located in downtown Akron, the nonprofit organization comprises more than 300,000 square feet of coworking, event, meeting and professional office space. With more than 50 organizations in the building, Bounce accounts for more than 250 people working and creating. Through entrepreneurial programs and community partnerships, Bounce currently serves more than 100 entrepreneurs and startups in northeast Ohio. Services include several programs to meet the needs of area entrepreneurs.
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
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Stark State College Advisory Board
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State Chamber Board – North Carolina
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State Chamber Board – Oklahoma
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United Way Board of Directors – Freeport, IL, Kingman AZ, Tyler TX, Lawton, OK, Fayetteville, NC
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