Bill Turner of Salisbury was recently appointed to the board of trustees of Wor-Wic Community College by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
Turner is the executive vice president and chief lending officer at Farmers Bank of Willards, where he has served for over two decades. With more than 35 years of experience in banking, financial leadership and public accounting, Turner has built a respected career rooted in service, integrity and community development. He is a licensed certified public accountant and holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Salisbury University. His professional journey began at Wor-Wic Community College, where he earned his associate degree in accounting, an experience he credits as foundational to his personal and professional growth.
Turner is committed to serving the Lower Eastern Shore, serving as a member of the board of directors of Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services and as finance chair at The Uprising Church in Hebron. He is also a past president of the Salisbury Jaycees, a past executive vice president of the Maryland Jaycees and has held leadership roles with the Lower Eastern Shore Boy Scouts of America. Turner and his wife of 29 years, Diane, have three children and two grandchildren.
“Bill brings a wealth of experience as a local resident and alum of Wor-Wic. We look forward to him joining the trustees and contributing to our shared mission,” said Deborah Casey, Ph.D., president of Wor-Wic.
Anna G. Newton of Bishopville was recently sworn in for a new term on the board of trustees. Newton was originally appointed to the board by Gov. Larry Hogan in 2021. Newton is a senior vice president with the Giles Newton Wealth Management Group in Ocean City. She has a bachelor’s degree from High Point University in North Carolina, and has earned the designation of certified financial planner from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. In addition to her service to the board of Wor-Wic, she previously served on the Wor-Wic foundation board of directors and is a past president of the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce.
