Turner started in the Foodservice Equipment Industry in 1988.  Over 16 years he worked for 2 dealers in positions of smallwares bidding, procurement/Purchasing and sales. He is a life-long Alabamian and a Graduate of Stillman College in Tuscaloosa.  Before joining CGA in Aug 2013, Turner worked as a Territory Sales Rep for Hoshizaki Distribution for 8-1/2 years.  He is a level one Certified Food Service Professional (CFSP).

Turner and wife Desiree reside in Montgomery, AL., with Kids Taryl, Tyler and Turner III.