MEET THE TEAM
Robert Taylor - President
Robert graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. After graduation, he used his knowledge and skills in multiple work forces including the Alabama Department of Transportation, the Alabama Concrete Industries Association, the American Concrete Pavement Association of Alabama, Trimble’s RainWave and Hydro-Engineering Solutions and finally Taylor Consulting Group. During his years working, he also attained an MBA from Auburn University at Montgomery.Robert is married to Melissa, and they have three beautiful children: Madison, Nate and Lucy. They live in Auburn, Alabama, where they attend Auburn Community Church and are actively involved in their community.
Craig Taunton - Product Manager
Craig graduated from Auburn Montgomery in 1991 with a bachelor’s in business. He spent 32 years in pre-construction with the Alabama Department of Transportation but has since retired. He has over 40 years of experience in design, survey and construction. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Susan, for 40 years and they have two lovely children. His son, Chad, is an Engineer in Elmore County and daughter, Laurel, is a singer/songwriter in Nashville. He enjoys spending his time with his three grandsons, hunting, fishing and traveling with Susan.At TCG, He takes lead of work in areas of inspections, safety training, certification, design and construction. These more social, active roles fit him well as he enjoys working with and serving others.
Melissa Taylor - Manager
Melissa has a marketing degree from Auburn University at Montgomery. She has 3 grown children, two of which are in college at Auburn University, while the oldest has graduated and lives in Nashville. Melissa loves giving back to her community, serving in her church, tennis and the beach!Her roles at TCG include marketing, accounting, as well as many other tasks.
Rob Estes - Data Collection Head
Rob retired from Alabama Department of Transportation in 2019 after working for their Maintenance and Bridge division in Montgomery. This occupation gave him over 25 years of experience in bridge inspection, maintenance, repair and preservation. He has been married to his wife, Steph, for 31 years and they have a son, Kyle. Rob enjoys helping Kyle with his business of house remodeling and installing drainage systems. Within TCG, he is the Head of Data Collection. He takes charge of entering into the field and onto potential future sites and active sites and gathering information about how to properly address the situation.
John Paul Barron - Data Collection Assistant
He is a student at Auburn University from Chelsea, Alabama, majoring in civil engineering with a minor in business. He plans to work as a civil engineering consultant after graduation with the eventual goal of starting his own consulting company. In his free time, he likes hunting, fishing, hiking and cooking.
JP assists Mr. Estes with Data Collection by visiting sites and collecting information about the situation at hand and efficient ways to handle the problem.
Evie Abbott - Marketing and Communications Intern
A psychology and pre-business student at Auburn University. She is a sophomore from Macon, Georgia who plans to open a marriage and family counseling practice. She enjoys pickleball with friends, nights in and her involvement on the Glomerata staff. Within the Glomerata staff, she is Organizations Section Editor, heading up a 75-100 page section in the campus’ yearbook.
Within TCG, she manages media accounts, including this website! She takes charge of graphics and logos used in email communications and any other place necessary, as well as leading tasks that take creativity and innovation.