Richard is a retired Professional Engineer (PE) specializing in electrical and instrumentation engineering. He holds several patents and copyrights, and worked in a variety of industries such as oil refining, wastewater management and water treatment. He managed an engineering firm before establishing Turner Engineering Consultants. He has traveled internationally and to the Arctic.

In his free time, he enjoys woodworking and exploring new places in his motor home. He has visited many beautiful locations across the United States and has plans to visit even more in the future.

Richard is also interested in genealogy research and would like to expand his knowledge of his family history.

He and his spouse currently reside in the Pacific Northwest (spoiling their kids and grandkids!) surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the region.