Terry Allen Goodin (born December 31, 1966) is an American politician who currently serves as Indiana state director for USDA Rural Development.
[3] He is a graduate of Austin High School, earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Eastern Kentucky University, and received his Doctor of Education degree from Indiana University.
[5] Goodin served as the minority leader of the House for a partial term following the resignation of Scott Pelath.
[7] He also served as superintendent of Crothersville Community Schools and raises beef cattle on his family farm.
In February 2022, President Joe Biden appointed Goodin as the USDA’s Indiana state director for rural development.