T&T Materials CEO James Terhune Sr. Named U.S. Small Business Administration Buffalo District Small Business Person of the Year

CEO James Terhune Senior accepting Buffalo District Small Buisness Person of the Year

T&T Materials is proud to announce that our CEO, James Terhune Sr., has been honored as the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Buffalo District Small Business Person of the Year—a prestigious recognition that celebrates exceptional leadership, business growth, and commitment to the Western New York community.

Presented annually by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Small Business Person of the Year Award recognizes entrepreneurs and business leaders who have demonstrated outstanding innovation, resilience, and success while making a meaningful impact on their employees, customers, and local economy.

For James Terhune Sr., this award reflects decades of dedication to building more than just a successful business. Under his leadership, T&T Materials has grown into a trusted supplier serving manufacturers across North America, providing high-quality industrial metals and material solutions to industries including aerospace, defense, manufacturing, energy, and heavy industry.

James has always believed that lasting success is built on strong relationships, exceptional customer service, and an unwavering commitment to doing business with integrity. His vision has guided the company's continued growth while fostering a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and long-term partnerships.

Receiving the SBA Buffalo District Small Business Person of the Year Award is not only a personal achievement for James, but also a reflection of the incredible team at T&T Materials whose hard work and dedication make our success possible every day.

As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to the values that have defined our company from the very beginning: delivering quality products, supporting American manufacturing, and helping our customers succeed through dependable service and trusted expertise.

Congratulations to James Terhune Sr. on this well-deserved honor. We are grateful for his leadership and proud to celebrate this recognition alongside our employees, customers, partners, and the Western New York manufacturing community.

We look forward to continuing our mission of serving manufacturers with excellence while helping strengthen the future of American industry.