TERRENCE HENRICKS

Terence “Tom” Henricks, born on July 5, 1952, in Bryan, Ohio, is a testament to the power of perseverance and the pursuit of dreams. Raised in Woodville, Ohio, Henricks’ passion for aviation was ignited at age 12 with a plane ride, a gift that set the trajectory for his future. Graduating from high school in 1970, he embarked on an educational and professional journey that would eventually catapult him into the cosmos.
Henricks’ academic path began at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1974. His dedication and drive propelled him through pilot training and into a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force, where he earned numerous accolades including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Force Commendation Medal. His quest for knowledge continued at Golden State University, where he received a Master of Public Administration in 1982, and at the U.S. Air Force’s Test Pilot School in 1983.