FastRoot Executive Management Team

Terry Howerton, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

A lifelong entrepreneur, Terry started his first successful business at the age of 15.  He has launched and built a series of successful ventures, all high-tech based or heavily leveraging technology. His companies have included consumer catalog businesses, book, magazine and web portal ventures, ISP’s and hosting companies, software products and consulting firms.

This entrepreneurial drive led to the creation of FastRoot in 2001.  As CEO, Terry has steadily built the FastRoot into a nationally recognized operations management company for on-demand businesses.

Terry passionately represents a new generation of tech entrepreneurs who are launching and building successful businesses in Chicago. As founding Chairman of the Illinois Technology Association (ITA), Terry champions the interests of more than 400 local companies. He united dozens of local leaders to launch the ITA, based on a long-term mission that places the group among the nation's most influential technology associations. Terry also serves on the boards of area start-ups, emerging companies and non-profits.