Lee S. Turner

Background

Turner, Lee S. was born on November 5, 1926 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of James A. and Fay Sims.

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1948; Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist U., 1957.

Career

Engineer, Dallas Power & Light Company, 1948; various executive positions, president, chief executive, Dallas Power & Light Company, 1967-1976; director, Texas Utilities Company, 1967-1982; executive vice president, Texas Utilities Company, Dallas, 1976-1984; consultant, since 1984.

Achievements

• Lee S. Turner has been listed as a noteworthy Civil engineer, consultant, utilities executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Committee for Economics Development, Southwestern Medical Foundation. Past president, board directors Dallas Citizens Council. Board directors Southern Methodist U. Foundation for Science and Engineering.

Past chairman Children's Medical Center. Past chairman United Way, Young Men’s Christian Association, Community Council of Greater Dallas. Past president Greater Dallas Ahead, Inc., Dallas Assembly.

With United States Army, 1945-1946. Member American Bar Association, American Arbitration Association.

Connections

Married Donetta Mae Johnson, January 17, 1947.

Father:

James A.

Mother:

Fay Sims

Spouse:

Donetta Mae Johnson