Michael Turley

Michael Turley, from West Jordan, UT, has built an impressive career that spans the fields of military service, technology, and healthcare. His professional journey began in 1985 when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, marking the start of a distinguished military career that would see him rise to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Military, including service in both the USMC and the USA. Alongside his military career, he developed a parallel career in the civilian sector, achieving significant success as a technology executive and project manager.

Following his military career, he transitioned into a role as a senior government consultant, where he applied his expertise across multiple countries in Africa, holding a top-secret clearance. In the private sector, he co-founded SmartTalk Inc., a healthcare communications company. Under his leadership, SmartTalk Inc. achieved a 90% profit margin, revolutionizing the way healthcare providers access patient information and communicate securely. His strategic vision led to substantial cost reductions and efficiency improvements across the healthcare system in the United States, culminating in a successful sale of the company after his 12-year tenure as President.

Additionally, Turley's expertise was pivotal at McKesson Corp., where he worked as a Regional Representative and Account Manager. His leadership in launching a new electronic medical record product across the western United States significantly expanded McKesson's market presence despite the challenges of a saturated market.

Educationally, Turley is well-prepared, with a bachelor's degree in business from Chapman University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. His academic journey continued with advanced studies at prestigious institutions, including the Senior Service College at the Department of Defense, Stanford University as a National Security Affairs Fellow, and Harvard Kennedy School, where he completed the Homeland Security Executive Seminar.

Throughout his military service, Michael Turley held numerous significant command positions, overseeing large groups of personnel and substantial budgets, and was responsible for strategic planning and execution of operations in both peace and combat scenarios. His tenure as Chief of the Joint Resources and Readiness Division at NORAD & United States Northern Command saw him managing a $50m training budget, aligning training initiatives with broader organizational goals.