Port of Cleveland Welcomes New Board Member Eddie Taylor, Jr.

The Port of Cleveland is proud to welcome Eddie Taylor, Jr., recently appointed by Cleveland Mayor, Justin Bibb, to our Board of Directors.

Eddie Taylor, Jr. is CEO of Taylor Oswald, a joint venture with Oswald Companies, part of Unison Risk Advisors. Under his leadership, Taylor Oswald has become the largest minority-owned insurance brokerage firm in Ohio. He also brings broad entrepreneurial experience, having owned and operated businesses in industries including warehousing and distribution.

A Northeast Ohio native and graduate of Allegheny College, Eddie is a highly engaged civic leader. He currently serves on the board of University Hospitals Health System and is actively involved with the Greater Cleveland Partnership and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. He also completed the Executive MBA Program at the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management and continues to engage in a range of entrepreneurial ventures that contribute to the economic vitality of the region.

“It’s an honor to join the Port Board,” he said. “I look forward to supporting initiatives that strengthen our region’s future.”

Click here to view Eddie’s complete bio.

About the Port of Cleveland

The Port of Cleveland is a key economic driver for Northeast Ohio, generating over $7 billion in annual economic activity and supporting more than 23,000 jobs. As a leading hub for international and Great Lakes shipping, the Port handles roughly 12 million tons of cargo each year. Established in 1968, the Port also advances regional growth through infrastructure improvements, shoreline resiliency projects, and development financing that supports both public and private investments. Guided by a nine-member board, the Port’s mission is to foster job creation, economic vitality, and global competitiveness for the Greater Cleveland region.

For more information on the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, visit www.portofcleveland.com.