At-Large Term ends: 12/31/2028 email: countycouncil@weld.gov Phone: (970) 400-4780
Terry DeGroot, County Councilman At-Large, has resided in Weld County since 2004. Terry graduated from Weld Central in 2013 and joined the United States Navy as a Navy Master at arms (Military Police). He spent most of his 4-year contract overseas in Guam. Upon Honorable Discharge, he returned home to Kersey where he worked managing his father's dairy farm from 2017-2019. Terry attended UNC and graduated with a bachelor’s in political science, CU Denver, where he graduated with his master’s in public administration, and is a graduate of the Leadership program of the Rockies class of 2021. In 2019, Terry started his dairy farm and milk processing company, which remains his profession.
Terry believes in building dialogue between communities and their elected officials. Hosting several events with state representatives, lobbyists, and congresspeople, allowing elected officials to have on-the-ground experiences in agriculture. Terry is an advocate for bridging the gap between politics and voters.