Taylor Willingham was born in near the first capital of Texas, Brazosport. He grew up in a era of limited computer use, simple video games, and brick sized cell phones. Due to the lack of technology, he was able to experience life more fully. Taylor is an Eagle Scout, a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and former Captain of his high school football team.
In his younger years, he lived in the Philippines. He spent two years hiking the Ifugao mountain range, walking the beaches of the South China Sea, and wading through the Cagayan River as a missionary for his Church.
His undergraduate degree is from Utah State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. While at Utah State, he played for the USU rugby team, was a member of USU Supreme Court, and was second runner-up for Mr. USU. He met his wife, Julie Budge, at Utah State University and they were married December 27, 2003.
He attended law school at Texas Tech University School of Law and also received a Masters in Personal Finance. While in law school, he formed two companies: Morgan & Willingham Investment group, LLC and Sketchlaw.
Currently, Julie and Taylor have three boys Dallin, Ka'i, and Tayson. He is the owner of the Willingham Law Firm, which serves the North Dallas area.