Terry Nowell

Director Of Training and Research

Terry Nowell is the Director of Training and Research. He began his career with SSPBA in 1998 as a Research Associate and was promoted to the Director of Training and Research in 2004. Terry received his Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Master in Public Administration degrees from Florida State University.

Prior to being employed with SSPBA, Terry spent 22 years in local law enforcement and retired as a Captain. Much of his law enforcement career was spent working in the Patrol Division and as an operator and Commander of a SWAT team. While in law enforcement, he received over 1,000 hours of specialized training. He’s a certified Law Enforcement Instructor in two states and recognized as a Subject Matter Expert.

Terry’s experience with law enforcement associations is vast. He was an elected PBA Chapter President, and served on the local PBA Board of Directors for approximately 15 years. Nowell was also elected to the Board of Directors for the Florida PBA. He has negotiated numerous law enforcement contracts with several municipalities in north Florida. He has also lobbied in the legislatures the states of Florida and Georgia. Terry Nowell also served as the second Executive Director for the PBA of Georgia.