NAACP Bremerton Unit 1134
 

Branch Officers


Robert Harris

President

Upon moving to Washington, Robert procured a seasonal technical position with the Washington State Department of Transportation. He has 28 years of Civil Construction expertise in construction/geotechnical survey, materials approval/testing, heavy civil inspection, oversight of bridge, highway, tunnel system, structural wall, electrical system, drainage, environmental processes, and taffic control construction administration processes.

Robert has been an instrumental part of several multi-million to multi-billion dollar construction projects, some making history as largest diameter tunnel, longest post-tensioning operations, and the first floating structure to support a light rail train system. He has played a key role in overseeing, partnering, supervising, mentoring/recruiting a wide range of personnel to support construction operations for Washington State as well as protect taxpayer interests.

Shannon Turner

Vice President

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Shannon Turner is currently the Student Body President of Olympic College. He is attending Olympic College to finish his AA and attending Western Washington University to obtain his Bachelors in Human Services. He is currently serving on the Kitsap Community Resources Board of Directors, he is a Pee Wee Football coach for Warren Ave., a Parent Ambassador alumni and the Vice president for the NAACP. He served in the Army from 1987-2004. He is from Ohio and now resides in Bremerton, WA where he takes an active role in his community.

Danielle Turner

Treasurer

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Danielle Turner is currently working for Kitsap Community Resources as a Family Development Specialist since 2014. She is attending Olympic College to obtain her AA in Human Services. She is currently serving on the Fishline board; she is a Housing Kitsap Commissioner and the treasurer for the NAACP. She loves to be active in the community as well as spending time with her 4 children in Poulsbo, WA.

Kellie LeBlanc

Secretary

Kellie LeBlanc is a native of New Orleans, LA (Hurricane Katrina Survivor), and a follower of Jesus Christ. She has an amazing husband named Joseph LeBlanc and two smart and beautiful daughters’ name Ja’Nyri Ware (Xavier University of New Orleans) & Janay LeBlanc (Ridgetop Middle school). After visiting Washington State for one week in June of 2020, the LeBlanc Family relocated to Washington State during the pandemic in September 2020. Kellie has a strong background in training, management, and customer service. She serves as a member of the Quincy Jones Square Sculpture Committee and Secretary of the NAACP. Kellie holds a Property and Casualty License and is a former Goller American Family Insurance – Kitsap County Agency Manager. Kellie is a proud Alumni of Cornell University’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Program. She loves to serve the community and share resources through the country with anyone who is willing to listen. She is currently employed with a job role with the Federal Government as a Public Servant.

On Sundays, you will find Kellie serving on her church’s safety team. In the past, she served as a project manager of the food pantry at her local church. Kellie is a former employee USAA Banking -San Antonio HeadQuarters. Where she was awarded the Employee of the Month twice, 2017 Ambassador Award and 2017 Employee of the Year Nominee. She took pride in hearing stories and helping the military community and families. Kellie Jay, has an infectious and outspoken personality and takes pride in supporting small businesses and mental health throughout Kitsap County. Right now, her hobbies are going for rides and discovering different cities and sites throughout the Pacific Northwest, cooking, and enjoying time with her family. She was born a leader and does not hesitate to take on challenges in life. Her compassion and joy in Jesus Christ are the reason why she’s a one-of-a-kind person. Many call it a Kellie Jay experience.