Background
Turner, Loyd Leonard was born on November 5, 1917 in Grady, New Mexico, United States. Son of James R. and Maude (Brown) Turner.
public relations executive advertising executive
Turner, Loyd Leonard was born on November 5, 1917 in Grady, New Mexico, United States. Son of James R. and Maude (Brown) Turner.
Student, Texas Technology University, 1936. Student, Oklahoma Baptist University, 1937. Bachelor, Baylor University, 1939.
Master of Arts, Baylor University, 1940. Postgraduate, University Pennsylvania, 1942.
Instructor department English, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1940-1942; public relations coordinator, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, San Diego, 1946-1948; director public relations, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Fort Worth, 1948-1953; assistant to president Fort Worth division, General dynamics corporation, 1953-1972; executive assistant to president and Chairman of the Board, Tandy Corporation, Fort Worth, 1972-1976; vice president, Tandy Corporation, 1976-1985; senior vice president, Witherspoon and Associations, Inc.,, Fort Worth, 1986-1997; consultant, board directors, Witherspoon and Associations, Inc.,, Fort Worth, since 1998. Member Governor's Committee on Public School Education, Texas, 1966-1969. President Texas Council Major School district, 1968-1969.
Board directors Tarrant County chapter American Red Cross, 1956-1959. Board directors Public Communication Foundation for North Texas, 1970-1976, Texas Committee Public Education, 1961-1969. Board directors Fort Worth Child Study Center, 1974-1981, 85-88, vice president, 1986-1988.
Board directors Parenting Guidance Center, 1976-1978, Longhorn council Boy Scouts American, 1976-1991, One Broadway Plaza, 1978-1988. Planning and research council United Way, Tarrant County, 1976-1980. Board directors Casa Manana Musicals, since 1978, president, 1978-1980.
Board directors Fort Worth Citizens Organized Against Crime, 1976-1990, vice chairman, 1978-1989. Board directors Junior Achievement Tarrant County, 1982-1987, North Central chapter March of Dimes, 1983-1984. Member Christian education coordinating board Baptist General Convention, Texas, 1976-1980.
Trustee Fort Worth Public Library. Board, 1953-1963, president, 1958-1963. Trustee Fort Worth Board Education, 1959-1971, president, 1965-1971.
Trustee Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1980-1989. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member Public Relations Society of America (president North Texas chapter 1977), Public Relations Society of America (Paul M. Lund Public Service award 1980), National Management Association, Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers (honorary life member), West Texas C. of Chamber (board directors 1982-1987, vice president 1985-1987, Leadership award 1966, 69), National Education Association (president Best Board of Large School Systems in the United States 1968), Texas Association of School Boards (board directors 1966-1971, Outstanding Service award 1971), Advertising Club of Fort Worth (president 1977-1978), Air Force Association (Special citation 1962), Association for Higher Education of North Texas (vice chairman 1979-1982), Fort Worth C. of Chamber (board directors 1974-1976, 78-81, 83-87, vice chairman 1985-1987), Arts Council of Fort Worth (director 1973-1975, 80-89), Texas Association Business (board directors 1977-1982, 83-86), Texas Research League (board directors 1979-1987), Baylor University Development Council (president 1975-1977), Baylor University Alumni Association (board directors 1958-1961), Fort Worth Safety Council (board directors 1980-1983), American Advertising Federation (Silver Medal award 1981), Society Professional Journalists (president Fort Worth chapter 1961-1962), American Airlines Admirals Club, Baylor Bear Foundation, Texas Christian University Frog Club, Rotary (president 1974-1975, William B. Todd Service Above Self award 1987).
Married Lee Madeleine Barr, April 13, 1944. Children: Terry Lee, Loyd Lee.