# James A. Taylor

> James A. Taylor is a Houston-based entrepreneur and former CHR Solutions chairman and CEO. He co-founded Global 1 Source Group with Arun Pasrija in 2003, helped build the combined CHR enterprise through acquisitions, and later worked in business advisory services and modular rental housing.

- **Role:** Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Gated Rentals (reported July 2026)
- **Organizations:** CHR Solutions, Global 1 Source Group, MNA Advisor, Gated Rentals, Houston Technology Center
- **From:** West Plains, United States
- **Education:** Missouri State University (formerly Southwest Missouri State)
- **Known for:** Helped expand the modern CHR enterprise through acquisitions and international operations., Co-led a business reported to employ about 500 people and serve nearly 1,000 clients in July 2012.

## Career timeline

- **2003** — Met Arun Pasrija at Houston Technology Center and co-founded Global 1 Source Group.
- **2006** — Global 1 Source Group merged with CHR Solutions.
- **2009** — CHR acquired Martin Group.
- **2012** — CHR launched Omnia 360 during his tenure as chairman and CEO.
- **2014** — Resigned as CHR CEO; retained a board and special advisory role at the time of the announcement.
- **2017** — Listed as an MNA Advisor judge at VCIC MBA South.
- **2022** — Named co-managing partner in Gated Rentals' fund-launch announcement.
- **2026** — Listed on the VCIC MBA South judge roster; identified in July reporting as Gated Rentals managing director and COO.

## Achievements

- Helped expand the modern CHR enterprise through acquisitions and international operations.
- Co-led a business reported to employ about 500 people and serve nearly 1,000 clients in July 2012.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Discussed Gated Rentals' planned development near Montgomery as managing director and COO; residents raised traffic concerns and county officials said requirements were met.

## Links

- Website: https://mna-advisor.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-taylor-8386b21

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