Building Community Through Stories and Sport Terry Awls on Communication, Leadership, and Opportunity

Strong communities are built through connection, communication, and opportunity. This week on Taylor Community Connection we sit down with Terry Awls, Director of Communications for Lucas Metropolitan Housing and General Manager of the Glass City Wranglers, to explore how one leader uses both storytelling and sport to create lasting impact in Toledo.

Terry shares how his work at Lucas Metropolitan Housing focuses on telling the stories that matter most. Through strategic communication, neighborhood revitalization efforts, and initiatives that address homelessness and community safety, he helps highlight the human side of housing and the importance of stable neighborhoods. Terry speaks with pride about being part of an organization committed to serving families and strengthening community ties across Lucas County.

The conversation also takes us onto the court as Terry discusses his role with the Glass City Wranglers. As the team prepares to make the Glass City Center its home venue beginning in 2026, Terry explains how sports can be a powerful tool for mentorship, discipline, and growth. His work goes beyond wins and losses, focusing on building character and confidence in young athletes.

Through Hobson Elite, Terry leads youth development initiatives that emphasize leadership, accountability, and teamwork. He shares how coaching and mentoring help shape future leaders and how lessons learned in sports translate directly into stronger, more connected communities.

This episode offers a thoughtful look at how purpose driven leadership can create impact across multiple spaces, from housing and neighborhoods to athletics and youth development.

👉 Watch now to hear how Terry Awls is using communication and sports to build opportunity, strengthen community, and invest in the next generation.

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