Artis “Keith” Turner is currently President of TurnGroup Technologies, LLC, a company that he founded in April of 2002. Keith leads a staff at TurnGroup Technologies, which is a business and technology consulting firm that focuses on providing cost-effective technology solutions to companies and organizations that want to use data, websites, and mobile apps to make smarter business decisions and target their clients
Business Intelligence
Data analysis & Consulting
Website Design & Development
Website Design & Development
Mobile App Development
Graphic Design
IT Infrastructure project management
TurnGroup was recognized in 2004 and awarded the Emerging Business of the Year Award by the St. Louis American, Regional Commerce and Growth Association, and the Urban League of St. Louis. In August of 2009, St. Louis Development Corporation recognized TurnGroup with a ‘Business Spotlight’ that highlight’s the success of businesses providing services in the City of St. Louis, MO. On October 9, 2009, TurnGroup was recognized as one of the Businesses of the Year in the City of St. Louis, MO by the Office of the Mayor. Keith, and TurnGroup, have also been highlighted and quoted in Black Enterprise (March 2011) and Ebony Magazine (March 2012)
TurnGroup has provided Technology consulting and related project and systems management for over 150 clients in the United States (from St. Louis Missouri, to Syracuse in New York State).
Keith was raised in St. Louis, and returned after he graduated Cum Laude from Morehouse College in 1995. Since his return to St. Louis, Keith received the 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Urban League Young Professionals. Recently, Keith was recognized at the St. Louis American Foundation’s ‘Salute to Young Leaders 2011’ as one of the 20 Business Leaders under the age of 40 that are highly active in community service. Also, in 2011, Keith completed the e200 Business Leadership program created by the Small Business Administration. In 2014, Keith completed his MBA from the prestigious Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He has also received other awards and recognition for community service and activism. Most recently, Keith’s star-up iChurch Phone Apps, LLC received a Top 10 start-up technology award from ITEN in 2015.
Civic responsibility and community stewardship rank first among Keith’s ideals and objectives, and serve as primary anchors for his developing business interests. Keith was honored by the Gateway Classic Foundation in recognition for the 2012 Outstanding African American Citizens Award. Keith is the former President of the Morehouse College Alumni Association ~ St. Louis Chapter. Keith volunteers a significant amount of his time with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, Urban League Employment Committee, Friendship M.B. Church, Cardinal Ritter Prep HS, and St. Paul Saturdays: Manhood and Leadership Development.
Awards and Achievements
2019: Board of Directors Member for St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP)
2019: Delux Magazine 100 Honoree
2019: Hall of Fame Inductee – Inaugural Class for Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
2016: Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School Retires the Jersey for the Former Football Standout, and Two Time All-State Missouri Athlete
2015: Innovation Fellowship for the Venture Café & YouthCITIES Youth Entrepreneurship Program
2015: Ferguson 1000 – Technology Committee Chairman
2015: iChurch Phone Apps, LLC Top 10 Start-up in St. Louis
2014: December – Completed the Washington University Olin Business School’s Professional MBA Program
2014: Top 25 African American Owned Businesses in St. Louis, MO (recognized by the St. Louis American Foundation, Urban League of St. Louis)
2014: Member of the Regional Business Council’s Young Professional Network Leadership 100
2012: Board Member for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis (formerly HHBG-Club)
2012: Gateway Classic Foundation, Outstanding African American Citizens Award
2011: St. Louis American Foundation, Awardee of the Salute to Young Leaders Award, 20 Business Leaders under 40
2011: Completed the highly selective Small Business Administration e200 Business Leadership Program
2009: Business of the Year from the City of St. Louis
2009: Business Spotlight, City of St. Louis
2007-2009: Creation of the H is for Hope Books Children’s Series
2006: Entrepreneur of the Year, Urban League Young Professionals
2006: Honored by Annie Malone Children Center for commitment to community service for youth.
2004: Emerging Business of the Year, RCGA, Urban League & St. Louis American
Note: American football, college, and high school honors can be provided upon request.
Keith was honored by the Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center for his commitment to community service for young people.
Keith’s current favorite quote:
“Either you are responsible for teaching or you are responsible for learning!” ~ Person Unknown
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