We’re excited to welcome Richard Turner to the Rotary Club of Barrie, warmly introduced by Past President Ian Pavlik and sponsored by Past President Chris Gariepy.
Richard grew up in Milton with his twin brother Jonathan, whose euchre skills are apparently unmatched. After attending Georgian College, Richard met his wife Jordyn in Toronto. Eventually, the couple decided to leave “The Big Smoke” behind in favour of Barrie’s community charm, where they’re now raising two boys, Jack and Rhett.
Richard is also the founder of Modern PURAIR, a growing business specializing in indoor air quality and duct cleaning. His values align strongly with Rotary’s—his company policy commits to donating 1% of revenue to local charities. Naturally, we’re looking forward to seeing some of that generosity directed toward our Club’s causes!
During the welcome, Chris couldn’t resist reminding Richard that while he may be a rising star in business and community, there’s still work to be done if he wants to claim any squash titles. Welcome aboard, Richard—we’re thrilled to have you!