INCLUSION & RECREATION
Special Swings
President / Board Chair
Helping create a baseball experience where children and young adults with special needs can take the field, build friendships, and feel celebrated.
TERRY PITTINGER · PLANT CITY, FLORIDA
A life of service.
A heart for
Plant City.
Husband. Father. Master Deputy. Community volunteer.
I believe good things happen when we show up for one another.
YOUR NEIGHBOR. HERE TO SERVE.Terry PittingerFaith. Family. Community.
FAITH & FAMILYTPCOMMUNITY FIRST
Since 2002Serving Hillsborough County
Faith & familyThe foundation of my work
One communityMany ways to make a difference
01 / MY STORY
Showing up is
where it starts.
I’m Terry—a husband, father, public servant, and neighbor who cares deeply about this community.
Since 2002, I’ve served with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Today, I serve as a Master Deputy and bailiff at the Plant City Courthouse. That career has shaped how I approach everything else: listen carefully, stay dependable, and take care of people.
Beyond the courthouse, you’ll find me helping organize community events, connecting local businesses with sponsorship opportunities, supporting young people, and working alongside volunteers. From an inclusive baseball day to a Christmas tradition, I enjoy the work that brings people together.
My Christian faith and family are central to my life. I’m part of First Baptist Church of Plant City, and I value the chance to turn those convictions into practical service.
Explore my backgroundGOOD PEOPLE. SHARED PURPOSE.
Close to home.
Close to my heart.
Some of the projects and traditions I’m proud to help bring to life. Discover the work—and where you can be part of it.
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
Christmas Lane
Promotion & Sponsorship Committee
Connecting sponsors and community partners with a beloved holiday experience, including work on the Christmas Lane light maze.
Explore sponsorship
DISCOVERY & COMMUNITY
Planes, Trains
& Automobiles
Sponsorship & Advisory Support
A family day at Plant City Airport that connects aviation, cars, and trains while supporting opportunities for the next generation.
See sponsor opportunities
A PLANT CITY TRADITION
Christmas Parade
Parade Committee
Supporting the planning and coordination that brings our community together to celebrate the Christmas season.
Visit the parade website02 / TURN GOOD INTENTIONS INTO IMPACT
Your next good
thing starts here.
Have a business that wants to give back? Time to volunteer? A service you can share? Let’s connect you with a cause that fits.
01 Sponsor an event02 Give your time03 Share your expertise
Availability and sponsorship details are confirmed by each organization. Start a conversation to find the right fit.
03 / PEOPLE & ORGANIZATIONS
Connected by
community.
A guide to the organizations and initiatives I’m involved with. Visit their websites, follow their updates, and find your own way to participate.
No matching connections
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04 / EXPERIENCE WITH PURPOSE
A steady hand.
A servant’s heart.
Public safety, nonprofit leadership, business operations, and event logistics—different responsibilities with the same commitment to people.
2026 RECOGNITIONEmerging Leader AwardGreater Plant City Chamber of Commerce ↗
2024–2025 RECOGNITIONRising Star AwardRotary Club of Plant City ↗
01Public safety & judicial protectionHillsborough County Sheriff’s Office · 2002–present
I began as a detention deputy in March 2002 and moved to judicial protection in December 2007. I serve as a bailiff at the Plant City Courthouse and earned the Master Deputy designation in March 2014.
My work centers on safe court operations, professional coordination, and helping people navigate challenging situations with dignity.
02Major events & transportationFlorida Strawberry Festival · Volunteer since 2016
My volunteer work has grown from driving to coordinating artist transportation, drivers, vehicles, and changing event schedules. I have served as Lead Driver since 2024.
I also supported event and dignitary operations at the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo in 2024–2025 and contribute sponsorship and advisory support to Planes, Trains & Automobiles.
03Nonprofit & youth leadershipBoards, partnerships, and volunteer coordination
My roles include President / Board Chair of Special Swings, Vice President of the East Hillsborough Law Enforcement Appreciation Association, Treasurer of The ONE, and a member of the Plant City Family YMCA advisory board.
I served as lead coordinator for the Plant City Youth Commission’s 2025–2026 program. Earlier service includes the Plant City Main Street board and coordinating volunteers for its 2025 Oktoberfest.
04Business & operationsLocal entrepreneurship and practical leadership
I’m a co-owner and operations lead at Elite Axe Throwing, a family business bringing mobile entertainment to Tampa Bay events. I also manage residential property operations through TDP Legacy Key.
Explore Elite Axe Throwing ↗05Campaign operationsRyan Gill for State Representative · 2026
As campaign manager, I coordinate volunteers, field activities, event logistics, sign placement, and administrative follow-through.
06Education & professional preparationLocal roots and a commitment to continued learning
I graduated from Durant Senior High School in 1997, completed the Detention Academy at Hillsborough Community College in 2002, and completed the Law Enforcement Cross-Over Academy at Sarasota Technical Institute in 2005.
Continuing professional development includes crisis response, de-escalation, mental health and wellness, autism awareness, and emergency preparedness.
05 / LIFE BEYOND THE WORK
The moments
that matter.
Family, hometown traditions, and a little fun along the way. A few favorite moments from my life.
Select a photo to take a closer look.
My biggest hope is that every player leaves the stadium feeling like that day was truly for them.
Terry PittingerON SPECIAL SWINGSRead the story in the Osprey Observer ↗
06 / LET’S CONNECT
A conversation
can start
something good.
Let’s talk about sponsorships, volunteering, event support, or an idea for our community.
EMAILterrypittinger@gmail.com ↗CALL(813) 363-9779 ↗