Joe Turnham
| Joe Turnham | |
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| Chairman, Alabama Democratic Party | |
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In office 2005–2011 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Redding Pitt |
| Succeeded by | Mark Kennedy |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 28, 1959 Lee County, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residence | Auburn, Alabama |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Website | http://www.joeturnham.com |
Joe Turnham (born October 28, 1959 in Lee County, Alabama) is a United States politician who chaired the Alabama Democratic Party from 2005 to 2011.
Turnham and his family reside in Auburn, and he is the son of Pete Turnham, a retired educator and a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives.
He attended Samford University in Birmingham, but transferred to and later graduated from Auburn University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation he joined "Alabama Contract Sales, Incorporated," the family business. Joe is an accomplished consultant and business development specialist who works with companies and organizations all over the world.
Turnham has served on civic boards and has been active in church. While President of the Auburn Kiwanis Club he was named Kiwanian of the Year. He also served in the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Lee County Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County. Turnham is a founding board member of Land Trust of East Alabama, board member of the Chattowah Alabama Land Trust, Vice-Chair of Redeem the Vote and board member of Sigma Nu Fraternity House Corporation.
Turnham has participated as a lay missioner to Venezuela and in various leadership capacities in Trinity United Methodist Church in Opelika. Joe was also the local Lee County Democratic Club President and the Lee County Democratic Party Chairman.
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