17 Facts About Terry Neese

Terry Neese was born on December 1,1947 and is an American businesswoman and politician.

Terry Neese was born in Walters, Oklahoma to Clifford and Vida Mae Farley; she was raised in Cookietown, Oklahoma.

Terry Neese graduated from Burkburnett High School in Burkburnett, Texas.

Terry Neese began her career as a secretary and office manager.

Terry Neese co-founded GrassRoots Impact, Inc with Democratic National Committee member Barbara Kasoff.

Terry Neese currently serves as the founder and CEO of IEEW.

In 2001, she created the Terry Neese Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, which is an SBA Women's Business Center.

In 1990, Terry Neese became the first woman nominated by a major political party for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma.

Terry Neese had claimed "Native American Heritage" membership in the Cherokee Nation.

Terry Neese was reappointed to this Council in 1993 by President Bill Clinton.

In 2005, Terry Neese was requested to decline a government appointment from President Bush after training tapes had been uncovered in which she instructed her employees to lie and use unethical behavior.

Terry Neese was inducted into the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame, sponsored by Enterprising Women, in 2004.

Terry Neese was inducted into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame in 2007.

In 2006, Terry Neese was named an Outstanding Business Leader by the Northwood University Board of Trustees and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the university in 2008.

In 2017, Terry Neese was among 24 leaders from the United States and around the globe who were recognized at the 21st annual Global Goddess Artemis Award ceremony at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece.

Terry Neese was recognized and honored as a leader, innovator and visionary for impacting and supporting women.

In 2018, Terry Neese was honored as one of 100 Oklahoma Women Trailblazers, by the League of Women Voters of Oklahoma, in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Oklahoma women winning the right to vote.