Mr. Turner founded the Wentwood Companies and its predecessors in 1992 and oversees all Wentwood operations and strategic vision. Mr. Turner earned his undergraduate degree and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.
The Wentwood Companies ("Wentwood") operates in three areas: affordable housing, entertainment services and high-end jewelry manufacturing and sales.
As an industry leader in affordable housing, Wentwood Capital Advisors provides direct-investment, funds management, asset and property management, recapitalization and restructuring services to corporate investors on their Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity investments nationwide. Wentwood is also an active buyer of syndicated LIHTC Funds and LIHTC syndication platforms, as well as post year-15 LIHTC properties through its real estate operating company affiliate Westlake Housing. With offices in Texas, Oregon and Ohio, Wentwood affiliates oversee a combined multifamily investment portfolio originally capitalized at $9 Billion across 47 states and Puerto Rico.
As one of the most innovative companies in entertainment services, StagePilot empowers artists and creators to engage, grow, and monetize their global fan base with unique in-person, virtual, and hybrid VIP experiences. StagePilot is the future of live events: online Ticketing, Live Streaming, VIP Meet & Greets and Merchandise sales all in one, seamless platform.
Hammerman Forge is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of high-end jewelry. Using a combination of old-school artistry seamlessly integrated with leading edge CAD, 3D printing and casting processes, Hammerman Forge is producing award winning jewelry made exclusively in Austin, TX.