Steve Turnbo

Voices of Oklahoma

As a public relations man, Steve Turnbo was a fixture in local Tulsa business and civics for more than five decades, helping clients and nonprofits tell their stories in the media, at community gatherings, and wherever decision-makers congregated. His behind-the-scenes work over the years helped build toll roads, construct stadiums and arenas, pass bond elections, and manage crises.
He established Turnbo and Associates and, after a year, he joined his mentor Chuck Schnake to form Schnake Turnbo & Associates, which in time became Schnake Turnbo & Frank.
His many recognitions include: The University of Tulsa College of Business Hall of Fame, The Public Relations Society of America’s Paul M. Lund Public Service award, and he was named to the prestigious College of Fellows of the Public Relations Society of America.
In his oral history interview, Steve will tell you about his love for baseball, people he knew in the community, and Will Rogers’ quotes -- on VoicesOfOklahoma.com.