Terry Prather became a founding board member of Lift Orlando (2013,) a place-based community development organization that strengthens neighborhoods so people can thrive.
In January 2023, Terry Prather transitioned to senior advisor at Lift Orlando after serving as the chief operating officer for seven years.
Terry currently serves as chair of the Visit Orlando board of directors. Visit Orlando is the official tourism association of the most visited destination in the U.S. and represents 1,300 member companies that make up every segment of the tourism industry.
Terry also serves as the board chair for Dr. Phillips Charities, comprised of Dr. Phillips, Inc. and The Dr. P. Phillips Foundation. These two distinct funding organizations are well-known in Central Florida for their support of worthy capital projects and innovative non-profit programs that address critical Central Florida needs.
A veteran of the tourism industry, Terry retired from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in 2015, where he served as president of SeaWorld Orlando. His SeaWorld career started in maintenance and water quality for SeaWorld San Antonio in 1988.
In 2019, Terry co-chaired the “Housing For All Task Force” for Orange County Florida. This task force of 38 citizens developed an action plan that received unanimous approval from the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
Throughout his career he has served on several community boards and associations including VISIT FLORIDA, the Florida Council of Tourism Leaders, Florida Citrus Sports and Bethune-Cookman University’s Board of Trustees. Today, Terry continues to serve on the board of advisors for the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC.
He is passionate about serving his family and in 2016 Terry was honored as a “Father Of The Year” by the American Diabetes Association. Terry and his wife Shayla have five adult children and ten grandchildren.