About Terry
Meet Terry
Terry Hatton, a United States Army veteran, business owner, and respected community leader is running to represent you in Frankfort. House District 67 includes Bellevue, Cold Spring (part), Dayton, Fort Thomas (part), Highland Heights, Newport, Southgate, Wilder, and Woodlawn.
Political Aspirations:
Terry Hatton is currently running to serve you in the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing House District 67.
As a life long resident of HD-67 , Terry seeks to serve his home state and District. H67 (HH002C03) 22RS-HB2 HCS1.pdf (ky.gov).
The general election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Biography
Terry Hatton has spent his entire life devoted to serving his community, country, and House District 67. A United States Army veteran, small business owner, and community leader, Terry has built a strong reputation for leadership, service, and commitment to Kentucky values.
Terry spent five years serving our country on active duty in the United States Army, serving as an infantry soldier in Germany. The discipline, integrity, and work ethic Terry developed during his tenure in the military have guided him throughout both his professional and personal life.
Following Terry's military career, he built a career as the owner of a small business, VSP Management, which for over 45 years has provided consulting services and private security in the Northern Kentucky area for large corporate clients. Terry has seen firsthand the challenges facing local businesses, employers, workers, and families across the Commonwealth.
The only lifelong Kentuckian and resident of House District 67 in the race, Terry has dedicated decades of service to the community. Terry has coached Knothole baseball for many years and chaired the Bellevue Veterans Club youth leagues for the past twenty-five years, providing opportunities for more than 750 children annually. He has also served in numerous leadership roles within the Bellevue Veterans Club, including serving as President more than 10 times.
Terry's commitment to service and leadership goes beyond his hometown. Terry has been an active member of ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) for more than thirty-five years, serving in several chapter leadership positions and earning induction into the organization's 2023 Chapter Hall of Fame. Terry was recognized for his commitment to helping veterans and the community when he was inducted into the 2024 Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame.
Terry has been married to his wife, Kathy, for more than twenty years. Together, they have four children and seven grandchildren. Terry and Kathy reside in Bellevue, where they are active members of Divine Mercy Catholic Church, and Terry is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Terry Hatton looks forward to continuing to serve his hometown, House District 67, in Frankfort and being your voice. Terry humbly asks for your vote on or before Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Community Service
Terry has volunteered in the Northern Kentucky area for over 30 plus years with multiple organizations.
Bellevue Veterans Club served for over 26 years, a ten-time president
ASIS- American Society for Industrial Security, member for over 36 years, recently inducted into the local chapter 41 HOF-Hall of Fame
Knights of Columbus – Bishop Carrell Council #702 Divine Mercy (3rd degree)
FOE #3912 - Fraternal Order of Eagles in Bellevue, Kentucky
American Legion Post 203 since 2004
Reds Community Fund for over 20 years
Cincy Smiles and Cincinnati Health Networking – helping the homeless population.
Downtown Bellevue Renaissance and Friends of Bellevue
Whether it’s volunteering, coaching, mentoring, or trying to better his community, Terry continues to leave his mark in Northern Kentucky.
Professional Accomplishments
Community Awards
Championed a $950,000 field makeover grant from the RCF- Reds Community Fund to improve The Bellevue Vets youth fields in 2019
“I’M RIGHT HERE” Awarded by St Elizabeth Healthcare in 2019
ASIS American Society of Industrial Security 2023 HOF-Hall of Fame, Women in Security and Law Enforcement, NEXTGEN
Kentucky Colonel (Commissioned by Governor Andy Beshear)
2024 Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Inductee
KofC-treasure of the Bishop Carrell Council #702 Divine Mercy
Honors while serving in the United State Army
German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency in 1980
Two Driver safety awards for over 200,000 miles accident-free driving
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Achievement Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Three MOS (64C, 71L, 11B) ETS as a Sergeant E5 with an Honorable Discharge