Terry Elder

Terry Elder is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations and management within the manufacturing sector. Currently serving as General Manager at Knapheide since November 2016, Terry leads business activities and oversees assembly operations for the Charleston, SC facility, focusing on sales growth. Prior industry roles include Plant Manager at Meritor WABCO, where responsibilities encompassed managing a 104,000 square foot distribution facility with significant revenue, and Operations Manager, overseeing a facility with close to $300 million in annual sales. Additionally, Terry's background includes project management and engineering positions at Meritor, Toyota, and Visteon, with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and product development. Educational qualifications include an MS in Technology Management and an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus, along with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a BS in Applied Mathematics from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Kentucky State University, respectively.