Terry retired in 1999 after 38 years after of working for five railroads as a Special Agent and a Manager Damage Prevention Services. He became very familiar with change due to mergers and closures during career.

Terry married Bonnie 50 years ago and have 3 children and 4 grandsons.

He became a Master Mason in Blue Island, Illinois in October 1967. After moving to Colorado, he joined Perfection Lodge #193 and was Worshipful Master in 1978 and in 1995. Terry joined Unity Chapter #97, The Order of Eastern Star, with his daughter in 1996 and served with her as Worthy Patron in 2004. He has been elected to serve as Worthy Patron for the coming year.

Terry is a member of Scottish Rite, El Jebel Shrine and York Rite, and currently High Priest of Royal Arch Chapter #2 in Denver and Senior Warder in Denver Commandery #1.

Terry has been a Board of Trustee for 7 years and served as a House of Delegate member 4 years.