Address:
Auburn University, Alabama
Type Of Business:
Comprehensive Land-Grant and Research Institution Blending Arts and Applied Sciences
Expertise:
Public Finance, Economic Development
Major Product/SVS:
Degrees in 13 Schools and Colleges at the Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Levels
Favorite Business Publication:
Entrepreneur, USA Today, BusinessWeek
Hobbies/Sports:
Jogging, Playing Tennis, Walking, Playing Music
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Public Finance and Public Administration, Northern Illinois University; Master of Public Administration, University of Mississippi; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Urban Studies, Southern University at New Orleans; Certified in Community Economics Development, Georgia Tech University; Certified in Negotiations, Harvard Law School
Affiliations Awards:
Executive Community World Conference of Mayors; Board Member, National Endowment for the Public Trust; American Society for Public Administration; Kiwanis Club; Auburn University Continuing Education Association; Rotary Club; Pi Sigma Alpha; 100 Black Men of America; Editor, Entrepreneurship Journal; Advisory Board Member, Algiers Economic Development Foundation; Founder, Annual Government Excellence Conference
Children's Names:
Don-Terry Jr., Mason Terry Veal
Extended Bio Profile:
He attributes his success to the fact that he is an innovational leader, his diplomacy and to his ability to build relationships. He became involved in his profession because he was always interested in fiscal advancement and economic development. The most gratifying aspect of his career is the fact that he is a leader in governmental excellence and that he can take responsibility for Alabama's fiscal well being.