Mayor John H. Turner

Mayor Turner

Term Ending

December 31, 2024

 

Address

701 NW 23rd Street, Pendleton

 

Educational Information

  • BA, Political Science, University of Oklahoma 1975
  • MA, Political Science, Catholic University of America, 1989
  • Current Occupation: Retired

 

Employment History

  • Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps 1975-2003
  • President, Blue Mountain Community College, 2004-2013

 

Community Service

  • Port Commissioner, Port of Umatilla 2008-2016
  • Round Up City Development Corporation 2004-2016
  • Rotary Club of Pendleton 2003-2016
  • Oregon Solutions Convener for Pendleton Housing 2011
  • Columbia River Umatilla Solutions Team member 2010
  • Umatilla Army Depot Local Reuse Authority 2008-2014
  • Pendleton Housing Study Chairman 2016
  • Past Chairman of the Oregon Community College Association Board
  • Blue Mountain Community College Foundation –ex officio member

 

Awards

  • Pendleton Chamber of Commerce “Boss of the Year” 2010
  • BMCC “Making a Difference” Award 2013

 

Hobbies

  • Hunting, fishing, golf, reading

 

Family

  • Wife, Gail
  • Son, Barrett and Daughter-in-Law, Beth (seven grandsons)
  • Daughter, Hayley
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