Terry Hodgkinson the Skipton-born chairman of Yorkshire Forward, has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
He has received a CBE for his services to business and regeneration.
Terry, who has chaired the regional development agency for nearly seven years, was asked to extend his second three-year term of office by a year to help guide the region through the economic crisis. He was educated at Rainhall Road and Barnoldswick Secondary Modern schools.
His wife, Anne, formerly Simpson, was brought up in Malham and her family still lives locally.
Starting his career as a bonus surveyor at BB Kirks in Skipton, Terry completed a national diploma in building in Leeds and gained a 2:1 honours degree in building at Aston University.
He launched his own company, Lemmeleg, with partner Trevor Cooper in 1979, and founded Magna Holdings in 1998.
Terry is passionate about good design and architecture and is a keen supporter of the arts and built environment.
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