Official Visit of 2013-2014 District Governor

Oct 29, 2013

DG Kit Turpen

Kit was born In Albuquerque, NM October 8th 1959. One of 5 children, Kit was part of a large happy and successful family. We never had much money but lots of love and laughter.

Kit is a third generation Rotarian, one of the things his Grandfather loved most in life was his membership in the Rotary Club of Albuquerque, and his Friends in Rotary. His father was a member of the Rotary Club of Durango. Kit joined the Albuquerque Del Sol, an early morning club, the year after it was founded 1997 and dearly loves his rotary home.

At the age of 11 Kit performed with the Santa Fe Opera and he continues performing in community theatre and singing in Church to this day. In High school Kit lettered in 3 sports, sang in the swing choir and an active Thespian. After High School Kit Traveled thru North, South and Central America with “Up With People” an international youth program, staying with families in 7 different countries “throughout Latin

America and Canada.

After achieving a BA in Political Science from Ft Lewis College Kit opened the Turpen Insurance Agency. The Turpen Agency was recognized by Farmers Insurance Group for their highest achievement award Presidents Council” in 2007, and again in 2008.

Kit married his college sweetheart Toni in 1982. They met performing in the musical “Oklahoma” Kit was singing and Toni was dancing, it became a 29 year love story that is still going on.Kit and Toni have 3 grown children Emily (singer and actress), Tad (Chinese-speaking computer programmer), and Ms. Casey (the beautiful savant).

Coaching Track, Basketball, and Tennis, has been one of Kit’s greatest experiences. There is something about coaching and competing that thrills and nurtures the sole. Kit’s other interests include acting, singing, basketball, golf, fishing, reading, politics, and gardening.