Terry Gardiner
Terry Gardiner is the founder of the Best Practices Wiki.
He has many startup and organizational experiences in government, non-profit, co-operative and for-profit organizations.
His for-profit experiences include experience as a self-employed Alaska commercial fishermen and vessel owner; founder and President of Silver Lining Seafoods and NorQuest Seafoods - medium size Alaska seafood processing companies; board member of the United Bank of Southeast Alaska; Board member of the Anvil Corporation (and employee owned ESOP company specializing in oil and gas engineering).
His co-operative experiences include member and director of the Commercial Fishermen Co-operative association; creation of legislation for the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank; and advisor to the US Dept of Health and Social Services for the state Health CO-OPs.
His governmental experience includes 5 terms in the Alaska House of Representatives and many leadership positions - committee chairman and Speaker of the House; Chairman of the Alaska Criminal Code Commission and board member on various state and federal commissions.
His non-profit experiences include Policy Director for the Small Business Majority in Washington DC; working with the Herndon Alliance and ForTerra.