TURNER - Key Persons


Cole Shackleton

Job Titles:
  • Director of Software Development
Cole came to Turner in 2013 as a software developer and has contributed to and overseen many of our biggest projects. Cole assumed the role of Director of Software Development in December of 2015. He has over 10 years experience developing and managing software projects for a wide array of industries and environments.

Gary Bren - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner
Gary Bren has been working in technology since 1984 and has filled the roles of Network Engineer, Software Developer, Business Analyst, and Sales Consultant. He is a co-founder of Turner Technologies and as Managing Partner is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Turner Technology.

Gretchen Bren

Job Titles:
  • Director of Special Projects
Gretchen started with Turner in 2018 as a Project Manager and has stepped down as Director of Operations in January 2023. Gretchen is our certified Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience Facilitator and can help you better implement all the features of Microsoft Office.

Jim Gawrych

Job Titles:
  • Director of Sales & Account Management

Matt Holmes

Job Titles:
  • Director of Technology Services

Matt Keyes

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Matt was Turner's first network engineer hire in 1993. He worked as a senior engineer for Turner until 2008, when he left the computer industry and earned a master's in social work and became a drug and alcohol additional counselor. Matt rejoined Turner in 2020 as part of the transition in leadership when Rick Turner and Scott Meyers left leadership roles in the company. He acts as an advisor and helps with the strategic leadership of the company.

Sara Albertson - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations
Sara started with Turner in 2019 and has filled the roles of Administrative Assistant and Office manager. She started the position of Director of Operations in January 2023. Sara manages the bookkeeping, maintains the quoting and ordering process with our clients and distributors, and assists with the management.