I am extremely pleased to give Terry Marshall my unqualified

endorsement for the Wharton School’s Masters of Business

Administration program. I am writing this letter of reference in
support of Terry Marshall because I am very committed to helping
ensure that the Wharton School is well represented by a diverse,
talented, and superior student body. Terry Marshall would be a
stellar addition to the incoming class of 2007. I am also comfortable
penning this letter because I can speak to Terry’s record of
community and personal achievements over the approximately 12
years that I have known him.

I have known Terry Marshall since early 1990, when we went to

boarding school together at the Hudson School. At that time, I
remember Terry primarily because of his incredible prowess in
various sports. He captained the school Boxing, Track & Field,
Soccer, and Hockey teams. Additionally, he was a member of the
school’s varsity Squash team and participated in various
mountaineering expeditions.

As such, he epitomized the quintessential athlete at Hudson.

However, what differentiated Terry from others of that genre, were
his deep sense of humility and phenomenal motivational skills.
Indeed, Terry had the proven and uncanny ability to lead mediocre
teams to outstanding results. His presence on the field always helped
galvanize his teammates to perform at a far superior level. He did
this via his impressive work ethic and his deep understanding of the
individual strengths of teammates, which enabled him to help
individuals put in star performances.

The other area where Terry left a lasting impression was his
dedication to social and charitable causes. Even when in high school,
Terry tirelessly worked in social and educational causes. He was
part of a small team that visited various villages on the weekends,
where they assisted young children with their studies.
Since graduating from Hudson, I have remained in touch with Terry
and marveled at his personal and professional transformation. He
has blazed an amazing career path for himself, venturing into
financial services, management consulting, and now spearheading a
startup firm. Despite all these successes, Terry Marshall has
remained humble and focused on growing himself through
involvement in various pursuits. He recently participated in a half
Marathon, and a Triathlon in support of the Make A Wish
foundation, and these new pursuits are indicative of his maturity
and dedication.

During the past ten years, Terry has also constantly maintained
strong ties with Hudson. My own family is very actively involved
with alumni association activities at the Hudson School. Over the
years, we have watched Terry’s active contributions to our alma
mater with pride. Terry came back to school after finishing at
Hudson and taught for a semester on campus. At that time, he helped
coach the school Soccer team to the district championship.

Since then too, Terry has constantly mentored fellow students from
Hudson. He advised many students in their applications to colleges
in the US and helped two students secure admission to Kenyon
College, his undergraduate institution. Furthermore, I know of
several other former school friends at NYU and at Georgetown, who
Terry has counseled in course selections and career choices.

Terry demonstrates all the best qualities of a leader: organizational

awareness, grace under fire, proactive and empathetic leadership,
and the ability to get the job done – under the most challenging
circumstances. I have known Terry for over ten years, and now since
my time at the Wharton School, I also understand the school’s
culture. I am confident that Terry Marshall would make a valuable
contribution to the Wharton class of 2007 and indeed to the school in
years to come. And so, it is without any hesitation that I offer his
candidacy my highest recommendation.