BiographyTerry Barnhart is the Manager for Corporate and Professional Development at California State University, Stanislaus Extended Education. He is responsible for the development of corporate leadership development programs for Central California businesses and industries.
Terry Barnhart is no stranger to Leadership. As a student at the University of Houston, he was elected President of his Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter, and was the University's delegate to the National Conference. As a soldier in the U.S. Army he earned the honor graduate position and the Golden Quill award at the Department of Defense Information School, and subsequently posted to the U.S. Army's Public Relations Staff at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. There he worked with the State Department, White House Staff, Congressional Office Staffs and many community dignitaries. His Leadership capabilities were rewarded with accelerated promotions and the U.S. Army Commendation Medal for exemplary service. As a hospital marketing executive, he was elected to be the President of the Iowa Hospital Public Relations Society. He has been an executive with not for profit hospitals, a tax district hospital and investor-owned healthcare systems and, a Vice President of Sales for a National Service Organization for hospitals.
He is also the President of his own consulting and coaching company, where he is an Executive Leadership Coach for individuals and businesses. He is active in his community and serves as Vice President of the Leadership Alumni Association in Modesto, California He has consulted with Ocadian Health Systems, The Permanente Medical Group, Covenant Health Care and numerous physicians. His coaching clients include physicians, nurses, physical therapy centers, chambers of commerce, jewelers, advertising companies, Business Network International and many other clients. He is a frequent speaker in the California Central Valley, and was recently a key-note speaker and break-out session speaker for the California Medical Group Management Association and a breakout speaker at the 2005 International Conference of the Community Leadership Association in Atlanta.
He holds a Masters Degree in Mass Communication from Drake University and a Bachelors Degree in Journalism from the University of Houston. He earned prestigious Accreditation status by The Public Relations Society of America in 1982. He earned post-graduate certificates from the M.W. Kellogg Graduate School of Business, Northwestern University, The First Interstate School of Service Marketing at Arizona State University, and Southern Methodist University.
Testimonials
“I completed a course in sales training. Because of my difficulty in dealing directly with the public, I was not able to successfully grow my computer networking business. In spite of what people might think about this industry, it is definitely a people oriented business, and without the skills to effectively communicate with the public, no one was willing to engage my services. Terry patiently worked with me each week as he counseled me through our sales course, and the results of his work are nothing short of fantastic. My business has grown exponentially, and I now have to budget my time selecting only those areas of work that are most profitable to me.”
Ernie Rader, Valley Network Engineers
“Terry likes people. Our company hired Terry to expand its reach in the greater Modesto region. This he has done with vigor and he has met or exceeded every goal set for him. I implicitly trust his judgment and integrity.”
John Lisle, Executive Director, Central Valley Business Network Int’l
“Terry is the ideal person to lead corporate training. Terry is always upbeat and positive. I have witnessed him at meetings and as the speaker for Modesto Chamber of Commerce seminars. People light up around him! His professionalism and enthusiasm have been a positive influence on my business and on my personal achievements since the first day I began his course. By applying his knowledge and insight to my personal situation he led me to change. His ability to ask questions leads people and teams to the right conclusions for themselves. He teaches by asking the right questions. He shows you how to overcome and achieve at any level. His very presence makes people enthusiastic about who they are and what they are doing! I have witnessed him pull together this same commitment and excitement out of teams and conferences.”
Don Fernades, Vail Creek Jewelry Designers