Charlie Turano is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in marketing, promotions, and executive leadership. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Heritage Werks since December 2013, Turano also holds partnership roles at Jimmy John's and Lombardo Custom Apparel, both since 2005. Active in the community, Turano has been a member of the National Italian American Foundation since 2006 and a Knight in the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George since March 2016. Prior achievements include co-founding Genesco Sports Enterprises and holding prominent positions with the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Sidekicks Indoor Soccer, and KPLX/KLIF Radio. Turano earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing/Public Relations from the University of North Texas between 1980 and 1985.