Events at this location

Come enjoy lunch and listen to Mayor John H. Turner speak about the state of the city. This will be a great time to network with fellow business owners.

Here is John’s Bio

Term Ending: December 31, 2024

Educational Information

• BA, Political Science, University of Oklahoma 1975
• MA, Political Science, Catholic University of America, 1989
• Current Occupation: Retired

Employment History

• Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps 1975-2003
• President, Blue Mountain Community College, 2004-2013

Community Service

• Port Commissioner, Port of Umatilla 2008-2016
• Round Up City Development Corporation 2004-2016
• Rotary Club of Pendleton 2003-2016
• Oregon Solutions Convener for Pendleton Housing 2011
• Columbia River Umatilla Solutions Team member 2010
• Umatilla Army Depot Local Reuse Authority 2008-2014
• Pendleton Housing Study Chairman 2016
• Past Chairman of the Oregon Community College Association Board
• Blue Mountain Community College Foundation –ex officio member

Awards

• Pendleton Chamber of Commerce “Boss of the Year” 2010
• BMCC “Making a Difference” Award 2013

Hobbies

• Hunting, fishing, golf, reading

Family

• Wife, Gail
• Son, Barrett and Daughter-in-Law, Beth (five grandsons)
• Daughter, Hayley