Rick Taylor

Visiting Instructor | Department of Public Administration

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

About

I enjoyed a very rewarding 25 year career in public service serving the American people and making a generational difference in the lives of others in our communities. Now, I'm sharing my knowledge and experience with students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in Public Administration.

Experience

  • Tarleton State University Department of Public Administration (1 yr 11 mos)
    • Visiting Instructor
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Adjunct Instructor
      Aug 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Consultant at CoreCivic
    Jul 2022 - Mar 2026 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Federal Partnership Relations

  • Director of Finance at Snipitz
    Apr 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Conduct financial planning and analysis. • Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO. • Manage the processes for financial activity, forecasting, budgets, and preparation of all financial reporting. • Advise on long-term business and financial planning. • Prepare comprehensive financial reports. • Identify and address financial risks and opportunities for the company.

  • United States Marshals Service (26 yrs 1 mo)
    • United States Marshal | Chief Executive Officer
      Aug 2015 - Jan 2021 · 5 yrs 6 mos

      Chief Executive Officer providing leadership, vision, and oversight for all operational and administrative matters in the district.

    • Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal | Chief Operating Officer
      Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 · 2 mos

      Chief Operating Officer responsible for leading and executing all operational, personnel, and financial matters in seven offices throughout the district in accordance with agency and U.S. Department of Justice strategic goals.

    • Senior Advisor
      2012 - Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Senior Law Enforcement Advisor to the Chief Information Officer.

  • Aircrew Life Support Specialist / Instructor at United States Air Force
    1989 - 1995 · 6 yrs