Terry Montgomery was elected Treasurer for the Iowa Conference during the opening session of the 2014 Annual Conference.
He has been serving in that capacity, and as Director of Administrative Services since January 27, 2014.
Prior to beginning his service with the Iowa Conference, he was a Project Manager for the CORE System of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Montgomery has served as Director of Financial Planning and Analytics for Kum & Go; Project Administrator for the Honey Creek Resort State Park where he managed the construction of the $50 Million capital project including the hotel, convention center, water park, and other facilities; Chief Financial Officer/ Director of Finance and Administration for the Science Center of Iowa; and a number of positions with the Younkers Department Stores including Senior Vice President of Planning and Analysis with responsibility for 51 stores in 7 states.
He has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, and a Masters of Business Administration from Drake University.
Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble said of Terry Montgomery, “He brings experience and enthusiasm for work that will involve strategic planning, financial oversight, and stewardship driven by missional engagement.”
“Terry has a strong sense of mission in his life and his work,” noted Rev. Dave Swinton, Chairperson of the Council on Finance and Administration. “We are especially interested in his extensive background in strategic planning and financial leadership for a variety of business and non-profit organizations.”