Terry
was born in Hiram, OH before settling down in Gainesville, FL, when he
was 6 years old. He attended P.K. Younge High School and graduated with
a BSBA degree from the University of Florida. While at the UF, he played
basketball for one year, was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, and in ROTC.
After graduation, he served 7 years in the Army Reserves.
In
1965, Terry and his wife, Sherry opened their own retail gift shop in Gainesville,
Fl, which they owned and operated for 14 years. During that time, they
also had a small manufacturing company. Although, they owned a condo in
Daytona Beach, they did not make it their permanent home until 1979. They
are the proud parents of 4 college educated adult children and four grandchildren.
Terry's past associations include the Jaycees, the Chamber of Commerce,
and the Rotary Club.
Over
the years Terry has won Top Brass Awards from the East Florida Building
Industry Association Top Brass Awards for : Million Dollar Sales (1987,
1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994); Lifetime Achievement Award (1991); Project
Co-Ordinator of the year (1994); SOLD Award (1989); Peck Realty Annual
Awards: 2nd Place (1984); 3rd Place (1985); 4th Place (1986,1987); 3rd
Place (1993); 5th Place (1997).
He
has been a development partner in following condominiums The Atlantica,
Oceanquest, The Sherwin, The Peninsula, The Ormond Heritage, and the Grand
Coquina. Terry is presently The President of The Ashley Condominium Board
of Directors and a former Board President of Twenty Six, Twenty Six Condominium.
He
is a sports fan and enjoys watching the Florida Gator Basketball and Football
teams. As co-owner of a car wash, he has enjoyed this venture, which is
quite different from the real estate field. However, his biggest pleasure
is being with his family and watching his children succeed in their careers.
"I
believe when choosing a career, choose one that you enjoy, then it is a
pleasure to go to work every day. I have been lucky in the careers that
I have chosen and my association with Peck Realty. I have been active in
the development and sales of condominiums, which I feel is a benefit to
my customers. Having a sense of humor is one of the most important assets
a person can have." |