Terry Barber has been a cornerstone of the Chittenden Group’s leadership for more than four decades. He served as President from 1992 until recently handing over the presidential reins to his son, Ted Barber. Terry now resides in Florida but remains proud of the agency he helped shape and grow.

Terry became President of The Chittenden Group in 1992, succeeding Fred Zonino as head of the agency. He began his insurance career in New York City as an underwriter with The Hartford, followed by several years at Marsh & McLennan as an account executive. During his time at Marsh, he worked with major national accounts including Piper Aircraft, General Foods, Flintkote, and SCM Corporation. His professional background includes extensive experience with loss-sensitive rating plans such as captives, large deductible programs, and retrospective rating plans.

In 1979, Terry returned to his roots and joined the Chittenden Group as an agent. He quickly advanced through the organization and, upon becoming President, restructured the firm into three distinct divisions—Commercial Property & Casualty, Personal Property & Casualty, and Life & Health—positioning the agency for long-term growth and enhanced client service.

Deeply committed to his community, Terry has served on numerous boards throughout his career. He is a past Vice Chairman and Director of Thomaston Savings Bank, past President of the Naugatuck YMCA, and past President of Watertown Youth Hockey, where he also coached for 18 years. He has also served as President of the Highfield Club in Middlebury, Connecticut, past Treasurer of the Board of the Naugatuck Economic Development Commission and spent several years on the local Easter Seals Board. 

In recognition of his service, Terry received the Naugatuck YMCA’s “Fred D. Zonino Volunteer of the Year” Award in 2001 and the prestigious “Lewis A. Dibble” Award in 2005 for his contributions to the economic and social well-being of Naugatuck.

Terry attended Nasson College in Springvale, Maine, where he majored in business administration. While there, he played hockey and was captain and most valuable player of the lacrosse team.