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Terdema Ussery
General Counsel at Buena Vista Vision, Inc.
Terdema Lamar Ussery II, born on December 4, 1958, is currently the General Counsel at Buena Vista Vision, Inc.13 He has a diverse background in business, law, and sports management.
Education and Early Career
Ussery grew up in South Central Los Angeles and attended The Thacher School in Ojai, California. He holds a bachelor's degree from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, a master's degree from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, and a Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley.2
Professional Experience
- Dallas Mavericks: Served as President and CEO from 1997 to 2014.2
- Under Armour: Worked for a brief period in 2015.2
- Buena Vista Vision, Inc.: Currently serves as General Counsel.13
Controversy
Ussery is primarily known for allegations of sexual harassment during his tenure with the Dallas Mavericks. An extensive investigation in 2018 corroborated multiple accusations against him, including inappropriate comments, touching, and creating a hostile work environment.2
Other Roles
Ussery has held positions on various boards, including:
- Princeton University Board of Trustees
- Timberland Board of Directors
- Treehouse Foods Board of Directors
- Dallas Housing Authority (Chairman of the Board of Commissioners)
- Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation2
Despite his controversial past, Ussery continues to work in a professional capacity as General Counsel at Buena Vista Vision, Inc.
