Williamson County, Texas

One of her priorities is to focus on the underserved, like those who suffer from mental illness and/or addiction, face workforce housing shortages, and lack adequate health care. Yet, her listening ear doesn’t stop there. Terry visits with HOAs, talking to homeowners about working together to better their communities and responding to their neighborhood concerns. She continues to study and support the partnership between government and business in promoting responsible growth and economic development.

As an active and dedicated member of the Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CARTPO), to which she was appointed last year, Terry is proactive in advocating for tomorrow’s transportation needs today. One of her highest priorities is reducing congestion through road improvement funding.

Terry also serves on the Central Texas ;Clean Air Coalition (CAC) of the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), a voluntary association of organizations that support the regional effort of improving air quality in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties. Her membership complements her belief that every Texan deserves to breathe clean air, which in turn attracts business and job growth.

She has a masters degree ;in biomedical engineering from Duke University and worked in research and high-tech industries for 20-plus years. As a former small business owner here in Williamson County, she has also developed a strong business perspective. She has extensive experience in managing people and projects, budgeting, and contract negotiation with companies, small and large alike.

Terry tirelessly urges civic engagement and strongly encourages others to do the same. She has been a volunteer deputy voter registrar for Bell, Travis, and Williamson counties, registering voters from all over the region. She also has served in Williamson County as an elections clerk, and as an alternate judge during elections. In addition, she was a Colorado Master Gardener in a county with the most extensive public outreach program in the state. Furthermore, Terry has been involved in the planning and design of public parks and management of open space.

Terry and her husband, Wayne, have called Round Rock their home for over 12years. She enjoys interior and landscape design, unique dining experiences, traveling, Bible study, live theater, and music.