Douglas Gilliland is Managing Director of Taurus Investment Holdings. He has entitled, planned and developed over 12,000 Single Family lots and Multifamily units in 31 master-planned, mixed-use, and niche developments in Texas, Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri. His most significant contribution to the housing industry is the creation of sustainable development principles that have resulted in cutting edge innovation in land use policy.  As a co-founder of EcoSmart Solution LLC (www.ecosmartsolution.com) he has helped to create nationally recognized standards for transmitting energy.  This innovative technology combines the benefits of geothermal energy, solar PV, and ground source heat pumps to create environmentally sustainable communities that deliver affordable zero-energy capable homes. The system includes a new kind of green energy infrastructure called a GeoGrid now serving earth- friendly planned communities that save money for homeowners while protecting the environment.

As part of Taurus Investment Holdings, an international investor, operator and developer of mixed-use, residential and commercial properties across the globe, Douglas and his partners bring vast experience, resources, and a global perspective to real estate development. Headquartered in Boston MA with regional offices in Austin and North Richland Hills TX, Taurus is currently active in regional markets in North America, South America, Europe and India.  Taurus is committed to developing sustainable commercial and residential communities.