Today we’d like to introduce you to Terrence Walters.
Terrence, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Terrence Walters earned his Ph.D. in the Botanical Sciences from Texas A&M University. He began his career as an instructor and researcher at the University of Guelph in Canada. He later served as Executive Director of a 120-acre, nonprofit, tropical botanical garden in Coral Gables, Florida. In 2005, he joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a program manager, where he developed websites and mobile apps for identifying invasive insects and plants. Terrence retired from the USDA in 2019 and now resides in Ivins, Utah. In addition to being president of the Board of Directors for the Southern Utah Art Guild, he volunteers as a Consultant to the Board for the Desert Preservation Initiative, a nonprofit organization that undertakes the removal of invasive species from the Santa Clara River Watershed. He is also active with RSQ, a nonprofit animal rescue center in St. George. During his free time, Terrence is an avid hiker and gardener.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Moving from a research laboratory to directing a nonprofit institution required Terrence to grasp how to develop and manage a team to successfully support the purpose and objectives of the botanical garden. Moving into a program manager position with the Federal government required him to learn how best to function and be successful as a Federal employee.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Terrence’s career crossed many boundaries, from teaching, research, directing a nonprofit, and developing and managing a large program for the Federal government. In each case, he adapted to the demands and the objectives for each of these positions. He is most proud of his successes associated with developing a highly successful technology program for the USDA.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
Terrence’s successes in teaching, research, directing, and management were due to his commitment to developing and supporting a team of individuals to meet a common objective. He was always fortunate to keep employee turnover to a minimum.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://southernutahartguild.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernUtahArtistGuild/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1FrmtXA3v2T6PTa1cVU9tw
