Terry received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology while Minoring in Architectural Design in 1986 from the University of Houston. Following five years in the engineering divisions of British Petroleum's Kaldair (Flare design and manufacturing) and Air BP (Aviation Fuels), he earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston's C. T. Bauer College in 1995. His business experience includes engineering, quality management, project management, marketing & sales, business strategy, business controls, mergers & acquisitions, and hospitality services. Terry has held Board of Director positions of entities with annual revenues of nearly $900 million and is an active member of Coleman Research (New York) Executive Forum.