A graduate of Washington & Lee University and the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, Turner has served in numerous leadership and membership roles in community service to Covington and Newton County.  He is currently a member of the Newton County Industrial Development Authority, chairperson of the Newton County Land Trust Alliance, Inc., and serves on the board of directors of United Bank.  He is a graduate of Leadership Georgia. 

A lifelong resident of Newton County, Turner and his wife, Loy, have three children and make their home in Covington.  He was appointed to the DCA Board in 2005.