Advisor to the President
Dr. Terry Andre Poole is a native of Flint, Michigan, raised in the Church of God in Christ, where he served as a deacon and president of the Men's Department. He was married to Trimeca R. Poole for 13 years before her passing and has one daughter, Clarissa, a son-in-law, Jonathan Hall, and four granddaughters.
He joined the United States Army in 1984, attending basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and advanced individual training at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Throughout his 23-year military career, United States Army Retired Master Sergeant Poole served in numerous assignments and missions. His military awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Texas Meritorious Service Medal, the Texas Faithful Service Award, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, the Adjutant General Individual Award, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Ribbon, the Army Lapel Button, and the Air Assault Badge.
He received an Honorary Doctorate from Strategic Growth Leaders Bible University, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from ITT Technical Institute and also attended the Charles Harrison Mason Bible College, serving as class president. His civilian education includes various electronic telecommunications courses from Lucent/Alcatel Technologies, AT&T, and Ericsson. His military education includes completion of the Army Basic Training Course, the Signal Corps Multi-Channel Telecommunications Operator Course, the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault School, Primary Leadership Development Course Fort Hood, Texas, the Network Switching System Operator Course, the RC-Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course 4151st USAR Houston, Texas, RC-Advance Non-Commissioned Officer Course Phase I 4151st USAR Houston, Texas, and the 31CMF ANCOC Signal Operations Course Phase II 3rd BN 95th Regiment Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
He is an active member of his community, serving on the Executive Committee for the Herman E. Rochelle American Legion Post #827 501(c)(19), where he performs community service at the Michael E. DeBakey VA hospital. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Hines Charity for Theological Education, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization financially supporting individuals and institutions in Christian Education through fundraising events for scholarships. He is also a member of MU Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc Royal Court PI a 501(c)(3), where he served as the local Chaplain for five years. Through the fraternity, he performs community services such as supporting veterans, feeding homeless veterans, and mentoring youth through education programs, scholarships, and backpack drives.
He joined the United States Army in 1984, attending basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and advanced individual training at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Throughout his 23-year military career, United States Army Retired Master Sergeant Poole served in numerous assignments and missions. His military awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Texas Meritorious Service Medal, the Texas Faithful Service Award, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, the Adjutant General Individual Award, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Ribbon, the Army Lapel Button, and the Air Assault Badge.
He received an Honorary Doctorate from Strategic Growth Leaders Bible University, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from ITT Technical Institute and also attended the Charles Harrison Mason Bible College, serving as class president. His civilian education includes various electronic telecommunications courses from Lucent/Alcatel Technologies, AT&T, and Ericsson. His military education includes completion of the Army Basic Training Course, the Signal Corps Multi-Channel Telecommunications Operator Course, the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault School, Primary Leadership Development Course Fort Hood, Texas, the Network Switching System Operator Course, the RC-Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course 4151st USAR Houston, Texas, RC-Advance Non-Commissioned Officer Course Phase I 4151st USAR Houston, Texas, and the 31CMF ANCOC Signal Operations Course Phase II 3rd BN 95th Regiment Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
He is an active member of his community, serving on the Executive Committee for the Herman E. Rochelle American Legion Post #827 501(c)(19), where he performs community service at the Michael E. DeBakey VA hospital. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Hines Charity for Theological Education, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization financially supporting individuals and institutions in Christian Education through fundraising events for scholarships. He is also a member of MU Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc Royal Court PI a 501(c)(3), where he served as the local Chaplain for five years. Through the fraternity, he performs community services such as supporting veterans, feeding homeless veterans, and mentoring youth through education programs, scholarships, and backpack drives.