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Thomas “Mike” Turner is an accomplished business development and economic empowerment leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning relationship marketing, capture management, account management, procurement, supplier diversity, project management, and small business development. Originally from Buford, Georgia, Mike has built a distinguished career helping organizations, entrepreneurs, and communities grow through strategic partnerships, operational excellence, and sustainable economic opportunity.

As Director of Business Development for Dorman Group Holdings, Mike leads business development strategy, client relationship management, account growth, and capture efforts across public and private sector markets - translating complex client needs into actionable growth strategies across the full capture lifecycle.

He also serves as Director of the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Small Business Development Center, overseeing the delivery of financial, technical, and advisory services to small businesses throughout Washington, DC's Wards 7 and 8, helping local entrepreneurs access capital and scale sustainably.

Previously, Mike held senior leadership roles with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), and the State of Maryland Office of Minority Business Enterprise, leading initiatives in supplier diversity, procurement, compliance, community engagement, and business outreach.

Mike holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Howard University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills. He holds professional certifications in Diversity & Inclusion, Contract Administration, Legal Aspects of Contracting, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Project Management. Honors include the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Honors Award and the DC Small Business Program Advocate of the Year for Minority Businesses.