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Terry Richards, MBA has over 20 years of experience in various senior executive and management roles. Currently, they serve as the Executive Director at Neighborhood Wellness GA, LLC. Prior to this, Terry held the position of Chief Financial/Information/Human Resources Officer at the Community Service Board of Middle Georgia, where they were responsible for all financial planning and management aspects. Terry also served as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the same organization. Before that, they were the President/CEO of HR Solutions. Terry has a strong background in HR operations and compensation and benefits management, having worked as the Director of HR Operations at Safariland and the Manager of Compensation/Benefits/HRIS/Compliance CPP at BAE Systems Products Group. Terry also has experience in payroll and benefits management, having worked as the Payroll Manager at Armor Holdings and the Payroll and Benefits Manager at T L Cannon Management. Additionally, Terry has served as an Employee Services Representative at PGA TOUR, where they managed payroll processes and led projects to insource payroll activities.

Terry Richards, MBA has a diverse education history. In 1991, Terry attended Georgia College & State University, although the degree and field of study are not specified. From 1992 to 1994, Terry studied Business Administration and Management at GMC - Georgia Military College. In 2006, Terry pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, which was completed in 2008.

Continuing with higher education, Terry obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of West Georgia between 2013 and 2015, specializing in Business Administration and Management. Building upon this foundation, Terry pursued further certification in the field of Human Resources. In 2011, Terry obtained the title of Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) from World at Work. The following year, in 2012, Terry achieved Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) credentials from the same institution.

In December 2013, Terry acquired the GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Lastly, in June 2023, Terry completed a Health and Wellness Coaching program at Emory Continuing Education, focusing on Health/Health Care Administration/Management.

Terry's academic background, combined with additional certifications, demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and the acquisition of specialized knowledge in business administration, management, human resources, and health care administration.