Terney was raised in Stowe Vermont. He has two beautiful sister's and one brother. He grew up in a ski resort town where he pushed himself at ice hockey, skiing, x-country skiing, baseball, soccer, golf, tennis, acting and art. He has lived in NYC, Miami and San Francisco for the past 20+ years. His first break was a CBS Nation News Commercial followed by a bit part in Sweet Hearts Dance with Don Johnson and Susan Sarandon. After 10 years of modeling for Irene Marie and Stella in Miami he took a brief hiatus and is now pursuing his acting career.