Terri has a wide variety of experience through her commitment to family, passion for her beliefs and value in leadership.
Experience as a Small Business Owner
- Former Owner/Operator Bluebell Restaurant – Murphysboro, Illinois
- Family Farm
Experienced Veteran of the Illinois Department of Corrections
- Began at entry level in 1994
- Presently- Public Service Administrator managing a budget in excess of 3.5 million dollars
Experienced and Much Sought After Public Speaker
- Featured speaker for the Woman in Politics Series at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, Southern Illinois University
- Guest Presenter to the “Women in Leadership” class at Southern Illinois University School of Law, 2012 and 2013
- Workshop Presenter- Christian Woman’s Conferences at Ozark Christian College, Lincoln Christian College, and St. Louis Christian College
- Talk Radio guest- several local radio station commenting on various political issues
Experience in Local and Statewide Politics
- President, Governing Board- Illinois Lincoln Excellence in public Service Series
- Vice Chair, Jackson County Republican Party
- Vice President, Jackson County Republican Women’s Organization
- Former Coordinator of Coalitions- Illinois GOP