In The Race Everyday
Turner J.R. Woodard has built a life full of absolute WOW! He has forged long-standing relationships and championed memorable life experiences, while balancing his unique vision to see what others haven’t, taking risks and amassing capital through success along the way. Turner is excited to now bring his one-of-a-kind vision and unique approach to several new real estate projects in Carmel, Indiana.
Turner Named One Of IBJ Media's Indiana Most Influential People
REAL ESTATE
Turner Woodard
Owner and President
Turner James Investments, Turner John Management
Turner Woodard is an Indianapolis-based real estate executive who, in 1993, purchased the historic Stutz factory complex just north of downtown. He revived the vacant complex into a space that was about 90% occupied with 200-plus tenants, including artists and manufacturing and tech companies, when he sold a majority of his ownership in early 2021. New York City-based real estate investment firm SomeraRoad Inc. bought his majority stake in the 400,000-square-foot property, which includes the Stutz Business and Arts Center and Stutz II. Now, Woodard is redeveloping several properties in Carmel.
SOMETHING SURPRISING: “I work late into the night. It’s not uncommon for me to make phone calls up until midnight.”
ADVICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: “Dream and then take action to follow through on them. Dreams, goals, plans, actions, results!”
INDIANA LOVE: “The changing seasons and family and friends. It’s that simple.”
Turner Receives Prestigious Sagamore Of The Wabash
Turner is a proud recipient of the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash award. It is the highest honor given by an Indiana governor to those who have rendered distinguished service to the state.
The Sagamore of the Wabash award was created during the term of Governor Ralph Gates, who served from 1945 to 1949. Governor Gates was to attend a tri-state meeting in Louisville with officials from the states of Ohio and Kentucky. Aides to the governor discovered that the governor of Kentucky was preparing Kentucky Colonel certificates for Governor Gates and Senator Robert A. Taft, who was to represent the State of Ohio. The Hoosiers decided that Indiana should have an appropriate award to present in return.
The Wabash is the "State River" of Indiana and a major tributary of the Ohio River. The term “sagamore” was used by the American Indian tribes of the northeastern United States to describe a lesser chief or a great man among the tribe to whom the true chief would look for wisdom and advice. Among those who have received Sagamores are astronauts, presidents, ambassadors, artists, musicians, politicians, and ordinary citizens who have contributed greatly to our Hoosier heritage.