Having lived in Warren, Michigan until he graduated High School, Terry moved to Kalamazoo to attend the Western Michigan University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology. He then moved to Traverse City in 1991. With over 30 years of combined construction experience, Terry has also built rustic wood furniture and has his CDL license. He and his wife of 24 years, Tammy, have two children, Emily and Jacob. When not spending time with family and his cat Ferbie and German Shepherd Norman, he likes to play golf and watch sports.