Carl Turner is a career financial, process improvement and project management professional with a long track-record of building teams and delivering results. He analyzes, listens, asks questions and leads. A Leawood resident for 34 years, Carl was active in his daughter’s education, led a team of parents to improve the student experience at Leawood Middle School, and coached softball and basketball teams for many years. He stays active in the community through a weekly biking group, volunteering with charitable and civic groups, and serving as president of his neighborhood HOA.

The youngest of four kids, Carl’s parents both worked during his childhood. His mom drove a school bus for 20 years, and his dad was a machinist for TWA.

His parents instilled in him a strong work ethic at an early age — mowing lawns and working in a gas station through high school to earn a paycheck. After high school, it was college and working summer jobs before graduating and starting a career.

Throughout Carl’s career he has built a strong business acumen and trusted skills as a strong leader, communicator, and team-builder. He is a quick learner and problem-solver with a passion for establishing positive relationships at all levels of an organization.

Elected to the Kansas House in 2020, he serves on the following committees important to Johnson County: Taxation; Health & Human Services; Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications; and Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits.