Statement regarding Ash Hollow LLC. John Turner is an Ash Hollow LLC member in good standing with the company. He remains one of the larger share holders of the company by way of financial investment. He was elected to the Ash Hollow LLC board of directors in 2003 and was offered the managing partner position in 2004. John was the ‘managing partner and on the board of directors from July 2004 until June 2008 when he was recruited for a position in Iraq. Since he would be out of the country for an extended period of time, he resigned from both positions. tn 2004, Ash Hollow offered John a salary to become its managing partner. Shortly after moving to Walla Walla, Ash Hollow cut John’s salary in half from what had been promised to him and agreed upon. John also did not receive other benefits and support which were promised to him. John had already moved to Walla Walla and begun employment with Ash Hollow. John never complained; he was happy that he ‘was in Walla Walla and got to work doing what he promised he would do. Being in Walla Walla with family, not Ash Hollow, was his main goal. Under John’s leadership, winery production grew from 700 to 7,500 cases, the health and production of ‘Ash Hollow’ two vineyards vastly improved, a tasting room and office was established, a loyal customer base was established, a wine club was established, a website with online sales capability was ‘established, national distribution was established, two private wine labels in addition to the Ash Hollow label were established, sales in restaurants and shops across the country were built, the development of a Woodinville tasting room was in negotiations, and awards and national recognition occurred all in an effort to accomplish the company’s goal of producing 10,000 cases of wine per year. During John’s tenure, every vintage of every Ash Hollow label wine produced was completely sold out. This is not an ‘easy task to accomplish, During the time John was employed by Ash Hollow, there were many months where John would not receive a pay check so that other responsibilities could be met,john also-Joaned the company money several times while he was the managing partner. Also at certain periods during this time, John’s personal credit card was used for Ash Hollow business expenses. John was personally carrying these credit card payments, including the interest, for the benefit of Ash Hollow. At the request of the board of directors and in an attempt to help Ash Hollow lower its debt, John agreed to convert some of the money owed him into shares of Ash Hollow LLC. As managing partner, John was authorized and had the discretion to legally use the Ash Hollow business credit card or any other means in an ongoing effort to repay money owed him by Ash Hollow. A cash repayment would have been preferred, but the fact remains that at that time Ash Hollow LLC did not have the cash funds to repay him. At no time did John ‘Turner steal, embezzle, or otherwise misappropriate any Ash Hollow funds. At no time was there any intent or effort to defraud or misrepresent Ash Hollow. Ash Hollow LLC admits that the company still ‘owes John Turner a large sum of money. Post his Ash Hollow employ, John Turner underwent a thorough federal background investigation wherein investigators were in Walla Walla and at Ash Hollow. Never once did any of these recent rumors arise during that formal investigation. John’s complete background and character were investigated and as a result, John currently holds a top secret security clearance. John Turner is well aware of the difference between privately held and publicly held funds. He has past and recent experience with large sums of public funds, seized property and money, and classified information. He Page 1 of 3Statement regarding Ash Hollow LLC. has never been accused of any wrongdoing or misconduct in the handling of such property, funds, or information. ‘The timing and source of these recent accusations are certainly suspect. These accusations are all being made by strong Bill White supporters after the primary election and heading into a general election. All of the alleged acts of misconduct took place years ago and in the open with absolutely no attempt to hide them, however to date; Ash Hollow has never approached John Turner and asked him to explain anything nor asked him to repay anything stemming from these or any other transactions while he was the managing partner. Ash Hollow LLC openly admits that the company still owes John Turner a large sum of money. itis unfortunate that a recent law suit settlement against Ash Hollow LLC by a former partner and board of director member is protected by a non-disclosure agreement which Ash Hollow LLC insisted upon. ‘The facts and settlement of this case would certainly shed light on the character and integrity of some of the Bill White supporters now accusing John Turner of wrongdoing. This former Ash Hollow partner and board of directors member has stated that he would like to explain this matter, however he is now legally bound from doing so. When disputes arise, “notice” and an “opportunity to be heard” are well established concepts in fairness ‘and in our laws. Over many years, neither John, Ash Hollow’s accounting firm Zalaznik, Moore, & ‘Associates PLLC, or Ash Hollow’s attorney Kris Hedine have received any notice or complaint about any alleged wrongdoing. Instead, Bill White supporters have chosen to photo copy private Ash Hollow LLC documents (in potential breach of their fiduciary duty to the company and its owner membership) and secretly spread ‘them around our community with an out of context and incomplete story of what actually occurred in {an attempt to get their candidate elected to the Office of Walla Walla County Sheriff. Their conduct is apparently not being done for the benefit of Ash Hollow LLC; itis apparently being done to benefit their political purpose. istian Hedine, Esq, Zalaznik, Moore & Associates PLLC Statement Disclosures: Zalaznik, Moore & Associates PLLC are John Turner's personal tax accountants. While they do not have Ash Hollow’s permission to disclose company information, they do have John Turner's permission to verify facts as they know them in their association as John Turner’s personal tax accountants. Debbie Page 2of 3‘Statement regarding Ash Hollow LLC. Zalaznik serves as the Campaign Treasurer for the Turner for Sheriff campaign. Courtney Moore is an ‘endorser of John Turner's candidacy for Sheriff. Kristian Hedine, Esq. is John Turner's personal attorney and formerly Ash Hollow LLC's attorney. While he does not have Ash Hollow’s permission to disclose company information and has not done so, he does have John Turner’s permission to verify facts as he knows them in his association as John Turner's attorney. Prior to his filing as a judicial candidate, he was the Co-Chairman of the Turner for Sheriff campaign. Due to his candidacy and'the related judicial rules of conduct, he was required to recuse himself from the Turner for Sheriff campaign committee. Page 3 of 3