Terry is also a skilled manager of people.
Medley received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in 1974. Upon graduation from the University of Virginia law school in 1977, he began his federal career with USDA's Office of the General Counsel. Al Strating, currently director of the Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health in Veterinary Services at Ft. Collins, Colo., will be detailed as acting associate administrator. Alex Thiermann, deputy administrator of International Services, will become director of Biotechnology, Biologics, and Environmental Protection, with some additional responsibilities for sanitary, phytosanitary and trade issues.