J. Taggart McGurrin

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Pharmaceutical executive Taggart ("Tagg") McGurrin, in brief.

November 4, 2024
3 Minutes
 J. Taggart McGurrin

Home: Morristown, NJ.  Age: 35.  Birthplace: Scranton, PA.  Profession: CFO/COO.  Organization: 4T Consulting, LLC.  Title: Managing Partner.  Pronouns: He/Him/His.  Significant other: Melissa McGurrin (wife).

Current project: Interim CFO/COO for a depression biotech.  Recent recognition: Husband of the Year.  Latest accomplishment: Made a baby girl.  Latest contribution to others: Mentorship.  What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Jumping into biopharma.  Hobbies: Running, tennis, Skiing.  Recent travel or adventure: The Maldives.  Last book read: Outlive, by Peter Attia.  Recently viewed and recommended: Perfect Couple.  Recent unique acquisition: A townhome.

Personality profile: Charismatic, detailed, witty.  What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Resilient.  Moral compass: Desiderata.  How do you define a perfect friendship? Understanding.  How do you define an ideal business relationship? Integrity.  What is your greatest joy? My wife.  What is your greatest fear? I am not scared of anything.  What word or phrase do you use far too often? The bottom line is…. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Nursing and hospitality.

What three emojis best describe you? 🤣🎃😉.

What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Wine.  What is at the top of your bucket list? Skydiving.  How do you relieve stress? Running.  What is your go-to workout? Running.  What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Hot tubs.

What was your first paying job? Ice cream scooper.  What was your favorite college course? Accounting.  What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Razor Scooter.  What book have you repeatedly read? How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie.  What movie have you repeatedly watched? Casino.  What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Jack and Bobby Kennedy.  Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My brothers.  What’s the best advice you received growing up? Strive for excellence.  What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? WiFi.  What is your favorite app? Coinbase.  What is your go-to source of news and information? Bloomberg.  What company or organization do you most admire? Alzheimer’s Association.  What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life?  My mother’s passing.

What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Expanding my network outside the US.  What change would you like to see in the world? Greater happiness.   What message do you want to send out into the world? Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.  What mega-trend most excites you? AI.  What mega-trend most concerns you? AI.

What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Far From Over.  What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Kevin Connolly.  Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My mother.  As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A dentist.  After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? A coin given to me by my father on my wedding day.  How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? At a children’s hospital.  What advice would you give your younger self? Take up space and embrace boldness.  What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day.  What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? Grade school.

Personal mission: Kindness.  Personal motto: The only reason to look in someone else’s bowl is to ensure they have enough. Favorite quote: “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.” (Greek proverb).  Desired epitaph: He finally stopped talking.

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