Lauryn Turner
Full Name
Lauryn Turner
Job Title
Chief Operating Officer
Company
USA Gymnastics
Speaker Bio
Turner joined USA Gymnastics in March 2020, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in the sports industry. She most recently served as Vice President, Development for Varsity Brands where she led the cross-divisional growth initiative that spanned affiliate companies Herff Jones, BSN Sports, and Varsity Spirit. Turner also served as the organization's National Director, Development, Sales and Operations where she oversaw business growth in the event and apparel sectors. In this role, Turner worked with a network of gyms across the country to provide competition and business-strategy support as well as essential educational resources. Throughout her career, Turner has garnered extensive experience in the areas of strategic planning and development and as a catalyst for positive change through collaboration and analytical business management.

Turner started in gymnastics at a very early age. She touts the many lessons and character traits she learned from her time in the gym as invaluable to her personal growth and development. Gymnastics served as a foundational sport that eventually led to volleyball and cheerleading, which she continued at the collegiate level.

Turner graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harding University with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science. She has served as a corporate liaison and volunteer for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since 1996.