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Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership

When longtime Charter Construction leader Turner Talley announced his retirement, his team knew they wanted to host a send-off that celebrated his legacy and honored the values he championed.

As Charter’s strategic marketing partner, Green Apple Strategy had the privilege of helping bring this vision to life. Together, we created an unforgettable day that reflected Turner’s leadership, honored the people behind Charter’s success, and marked a pivotal moment in the company’s history.

– Event Branding –

Celebrating the People Behind the Success

From the beginning, it was clear that this event needed to honor Turner’s retirement while celebrating the Charter family. Turner, known for his humility and people-first leadership style, would never want the spotlight solely on himself. With that in mind, we designed the event to reflect his legacy through the lens of Charter’s collective success.

The retirement celebration was held at GEODIS Park, one of Charter Construction’s most high-profile and meaningful projects in recent years. The venue not only provided a stunning backdrop but also felt deeply personal to both Turner and the Charter team. We partnered closely with the staff at GEODIS Park to offer guests exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, creating a full-circle moment that tied Turner’s leadership to one of Charter’s standout achievements.

From the branded jumbotron to digital displays and banner backdrops, the event was a celebration of Charter’s identity, intentionally crafted to showcase the people, culture, and community that made Turner’s journey so impactful. Every detail reflected Charter’s brand and the values Turner helped instill.

– Surprise Video –

A Heartfelt Tribute to a Memorable Career

One of the most moving moments of the event was a surprise retirement video carefully planned and kept under wraps until the day of the event. In the weeks leading up to the party, Green Apple worked behind the scenes to interview 28 of Turner’s closest friends and family members. 

The result was an emotional, heartfelt tribute that reflected Turner’s professional and personal impact. The surprise video played during the event and left a lasting impression on everyone in the room—including Turner, who was genuinely touched by the gesture.

In addition to the pre-recorded footage, we partnered with a video team on-site during the event to capture additional tributes and memories from attendees. These post-event recordings invited guests to share in the moment and gave Turner something personal to hold onto as he stepped into his next chapter.

– Results –

A Legacy Worth Celebrating

Turner’s retirement celebration brought together 198 guests, each representing the relationships, milestones, and achievements that shaped his career.

From start to finish, the event embodied everything Turner stood for: humility, excellence, and a deep appreciation for people.

Most importantly, the Charter team—and Turner himself—were thrilled with the outcome. The event flow was seamless, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the moment without worrying about logistics. Green Apple handled the planning, coordination, and storytelling, allowing the Charter team to focus on what mattered most: celebrating one of their own.

Client Testimonial

“Green Apple Strategy did an outstanding job coordinating Turner’s retirement party.  It felt effortless on our end because they had it under control the whole time.  They listened carefully, communicated consistently, and executed flawlessly.  It allowed me to focus on celebrating my friend, and they took care of the rest.  I still get comments to this day on how remarkable that event was.  Their creativity and vision made the event heartfelt and memorable.  I can’t recommend them highly enough.” – Richard Wilson, President & CEO of Charter Construction

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What We Did

Event Planning and Management, Brand Design, Messaging Strategy, Video Scripting & Production, Marketing Collateral Design, PR, Email Marketing, Social Media

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