James Morton Turner

Background

Turner,, James Morton was born on October 21, 1944 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of James Morton and Dorothy (Jenkins) Turner.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Washington and Lee University, 1967. Juris Doctor, Washington and Lee University, 1971.

Career

Clerk to justice Supreme Court Virginia, 1971—1972. Associate Woods Rogers Muse Walker & Thornton, Roanoke, Virginia, 1972—1978. Board directors CorEast Savs Bank.

Vice president J.M. Turner & Company, Inc., Salem, Virginia, since 1978, chairman, chief executive officer, since 1986. With United States Marine Corps, 1967-1973.

Membership

Chairman Roanoke Valley Civic Center Commission, 1985. Trustee Carilon Health Systems, since 1985. Chairman Roanoke City School Board, since 1988.

Board directors United Way Roanoke Valley, Inc., 1984—1989, president, 1986. Board directors Roanoke Valley Science Museum, 1983—1985, president, 1985. Chairman Roanoke Neighborhood Partnership, 1980—1981.

Member of Roanoke Symphony Society (board directors 1986-1990), Chamber of Commerce (president Roanoke Valley chapter 1985).

Interests

• Skiing, canoeing, golf.

Connections

Married Suzette Stafford Turner. Children: James Morton, J. Stafford, Margaret Hunter, Catherine Phipps.

Father:

James Morton Turner

Mother:

Dorothy (Jenkins) Turner

Spouse:

Suzette Stafford Turner

child:

Catherine Phipps Turner,

child:

J. Stafford Turner,

child:

James Morton Turner,

child:

Margaret Hunter Turner,