Terry’s personal story is one of inspiration and perseverance. After graduation with a B.S. in Biology from the University of Cincinnati, Terry headed west to California where he discovered a penchant for weightlifting. Shortly after relocating he received horrific news that his father had committed suicide without warning.

Every time he experienced negative feelings or painful memories about his father, Terry turned to the gym for strength and the ability to walk through the darkness. Throughout this healing process, Terry fell in love with powerlifting and began to compete. What was originally a hobby, turned into a semi-professional career taking him to events across the nation where he won back-to-back strong man competitions. He retains a world record – squatting 1100 pounds, which has yet to be broken. In 1993 Terry decided to return to Cincinnati to open his own gym. And the rest as they say, is history.