The Vice President of Skills at Interapt in Louisville, Kentucky, Col. Reese Turner, who has led units in the United States Army for nearly three decades, leads a team of 15 people that provide a proven workforce development program in information technology that empowers people with the technical, business and life skills needed by today’s employers. Interapt and Col. Reese Turner support organizations such as City of Refuge in Atlanta, dedicated to providing opportunities through technology to transform the lives of those selected for the program and empower them to positively impact their lives and their community.For more than 21 years, the City of Refuge has pioneered programs for social renewal, assisting numerous people who are living beneath the federal poverty line. The organization partners with other local groups to further its reach. For example, its Mercy Care program involves a partnership with the local Saint Joseph Health System.Mercy Care provides medical care, including vision and dental services, to thousands of individuals each year. Patients can also receive mental health care through the program. Mercy Care strives to carry on the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy by bringing hope and compassion to each patient.
Recently retired from the U.S. Army where he served in several executive positions at, most recently at Fort Knox, Kentucky, COL Reese Turner, retired, now works in the IT field as the Vice President of Skills for the IT firm Interapt in Louisville. A believer in the importance of coaching, teaching, and mentoring, COL Reese Turner, retired, also teaches at CycleBar in Louisville, which gives him the opportunity to continue inspiring people in a class of as many as 50 people.A company dedicated to premium indoor cycling, CycleBar offers a variety of classes and other experiences for new and experienced riders. Its Cycle Theater provides an immersive experience with the latest technology in audio, lighting, and video.The Cycle Theater can host as many as 50 custom indoor bikes on its multi-tiered levels. Other features range from personal data monitoring equipment to two enormous flat-screen TVs.In order to supplement riders' experience in the Cycle Theater, CycleBar offers additional programs such as CycleStats, which keeps track of key fitness statistics such as RPM and calories burned. CycleStats then sends the day's stats to riders by email to assist them in tracking their workout goals.
The recipient of a master’s degree in strategic studies from U.S. Army War College, Col. Reese Turner has held various leadership positions throughout his career in the United States Army. For the past two years, Col. Reese Turner has performed his military duties stationed at Fort Knox, while concurrently serving on three non-profit boards in Louisville and being an avid supporter of many others in the Louisville community to include the Louisville Urban League.An interracial community service organization, the Louisville Urban League advocates for social and economic equality for African-Americans and other disadvantaged groups of people. Working with community leaders, public officials, and business professionals, the organization promotes racial harmony in various areas of life, including education.One of the Louisville Urban League’s education programs is the Project Ready Program. This out-of-school youth development and education program seeks to assist students in their preparation and transition from high school to college. Project Ready prepares the youth through college and career exploration, individual goal planning, academic enrichment, and leadership development.Through the guidance of the Individual College Development Plan (ICDP), the curriculum focuses on improving students’ life skills, communication skills, and leadership skills. Through these efforts, the program aims to empower students and teach them resilience and success in life and academics.
The recipient of a bachelor's degree in engineering management from West Point and a master's degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College, Col. Reese Turner is an experienced United States Army officer who serves as executive director at Fort Knox and strategic advisor to the director of enlisted assignments for the Operations Support Division. Supplementing his experience, Col. Reese Turner holds a lifetime membership with the Military Officers Association of American (MOAA).The MOAA has been working diligently to improve employment opportunities for spouses of military members over the past few years, and its flagship MOAA Military Spouse Professional Development program was recognized in that regard. The program recently earned the prestigious "Power of A" Silver Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its "Keeping a Career on the Move" symposia series and social media platform, both of which focus on the career transition of spouses of service members. The honor comes six years after the MOAA Career Transition program earned ASAE's highest national honor, the ASAE Summit Award.The "Keeping a Career on the Move" initiative was launched following a 2014 study commissioned with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University that found there was a 20 percent unemployment rate among military spouses who wanted to work. The study also uncovered an underemployment rate of more than 90 percent given the spouses' experience and education. The symposia series has been able to expand and offer one-day seminars throughout the United States and overseas thanks to funding support from USAA and a collaboration with the Hiring Our Heroes program founded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
