About Councilor Gaylord

Councilor Gaylord grew up in Raleigh and is a life-long resident of District E. After graduating from Broughton High School, and receiving his undergraduate and MBA degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill, he returned to Raleigh to live and raise a family.

He currently lives with his wife, Ashley Barber Gaylord and their daughter, Gardner Hazel Gaylord in the Ramblewood neighborhood.

He is the General Manager of North Hills, and a former member of the Raleigh City Planning Commission.  Having grown up in Raleigh, Gaylord understands - and appreciates - the need to build and maintain vibrant, safe and healthy neighborhoods in District E and throughout our city.

At Work

Councilor Gaylord is the General Manager of North Hills, where he has overseen and directed much of its expansion---creating jobs for our citizens and increasing Raleigh's tax base.

In 2004, Gaylord began working for Kane Realty as a consultant for its urban infill condominium properties and officially joined the team in 2005 as director of residential development at North Hills. In that role, he was responsible for assessing project feasibility, coordinating design, financing, construction and overseeing sales and marketing efforts. 

Gaylord then worked with Kane’s ownership team on market studies, focus groups and networking with local realtors. He established site plans with local and national land planning firms to maximize the community’s social, economic and environmental benefit. 

Gaylord later earned full responsibility for Kane’s residential real estate business. He led teams of development associates and construction managers to develop and construct town homes, condominiums and single-family homes.

As a result of his leadership with Kane, Gaylord was named General Manager and currently oversees the day-to-day operations of North Hills. He directs members of Kane’s retail, residential and commercial teams, and is leading a design team in planning the apartment homes currently under construction as part of the North Hills expansion.

A Focus on Sustainability

Councilor Gaylord is a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) where he is involved as an Emerging Green Builder. He has achieved certification as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professional. He is passionate about sustainable development and transfers that knowledge to his work at North Hills and in his service as a member of the Raleigh City Council.

With his LEED certification, Gaylord provided input on the development of the CAPTRUST Tower at North Hills, which received LEED Gold Certification for its sustainable design and use of green building principles.

Under his leadership, North Hills has implemented solar roofs, electric public transportation, WiFi access throughout the property, recycling, and energy saving programs.

As a result of his efforts in sustainable development, North Hills was recently won the Regional Award for City of Raleigh's 2010 Environmental Awards. North Hills was also recently named a finalist for the Best in American Living Award in the Smart Growth Community category. This award is sponsored by the National Home Builder’s Association Design Committee and Professional Builder magazine. In 2008, North Hills was recognized by the Triangle Business Journal (TBJ) for a TBJ Green Award in the category of Green Land Development.

In the Community

Councilor Gaylord’s community involvement is as deep as his love of Raleigh. He served as a member of the Raleigh Planning Commission and earned a reputation as a thoughtful, insightful leader as the commission dealt with tough planning, growth management and development issues including the overhaul of Raleigh's Comprehensive Plan which will guide the city's growth for the next 20 years.

Beyond his service on the City Council, Gaylord’s passion for a better Raleigh drives his involvement in a wide variety of civic and business organizations including:

  • Board of Directors Member, Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
  • Board of Directors Member, Habitat for Humanity of North Carolina
  • Past Chairman, Young Leaders Group, Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  • Past Executive Committee Member, ULI Triangle District Council
  • Graduate, ULI Partnership Forum
  • Member, North Carolina Home Builder’s Association
  • Member, Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®
  • Panel Participant, Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill
  • Friday Fellow, William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations
  • Leader, Alpha Christian Faith Course
  • Leadership Team, The Well Ministry
  • Board of Directors, Raleigh Merchants Association