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Building isn’t just a career for me—it’s in my blood. My family’s roots run deep in San Antonio, tracing back to the 1800s. It’s no coincidence that I’m drawn to construction. My great-uncle and father teamed up in the 1940s and 1950s to build homes across San Antonio, laying down a foundation that guides me to this day. I watched my father as he became the first contractor to take on tilt-wall warehouses in Central Texas, setting an example of innovation and perseverance.

By 15, I was already on the job site, pouring concrete with my father during the summer. At 16, I was framing, and before finishing high school, I’d already been on more roofs than I could count. Those formative years shaped me in ways that a later start never could have. I developed an instinctive feel for when a foundation pour is just right or when framing is spot on—all without overthinking it. This isn’t just learned knowledge; it’s ingrained experience.

Saying it’s in my blood isn’t just a figure of speech. It’s a testament to a life and family shaped by wood and concrete, the threads that tie past generations to mine. I’ve never wanted to do anything else, because building has shaped how I view the world around me. It’s guided almost every decision I’ve made.

If you are planning a custom home and you want to talk to a third-generation builder who grew up in this work, call Turner directly at (210) 913-8000, any day of the week.