Terry was raised in Texas until the age of thirteen. Terry then moved and spent the remainder of his childhood in Giessen, Germany until he graduated from high school.  Following which he then attended the University of Arlington in Texas. Having spent a good deal outside of the United States Terry wanted to explore and see more of the country so he began an extensive trek across the entire country. Terry ended up in San Diego, California where he settled down and began his career working with the San Diego County Probation Department. As a Probation Officer he worked mainly with juveniles both incarcerated and in therapeutic camps. Terry has worked with recovering adolescents with all different types of backgrounds. He is First Aid/CPR certified and is trained to teach "Thinking for changes", which challenges those in the program to change their behavior and give them alternative ways of thinking. Terry has over twenty years in martial arts and defensive non-violent tactics training. He was awarded the San Diego County Probation Department Chiefs Award of Meritorious Honor. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, working out at the gym and playing fantasy football.