Edward Moore, long-time supporter of Pensacola State College and past PSC Foundation President and Trustee, was recognized at the Pensacola State College Foundation Annual Meeting as the newest Governor Emeritus.
Ed Moore, PSC’s newest Governor Emeritus, was an overwhelming clear choice.
His academic career began in 1958, right here in the halls of Pensacola Junior College, when there were only three buildings. It was the first year of the campus at the Ninth Avenue location.
Moore received his AA degree from PSC and earned baccalaureate and law degrees from the University of Florida. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the University of Florida Hall of Fame.
Moore returned to Pensacola after serving in Vietnam War on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps to practice as an attorney for a year and then form his own prestigious Pensacola law firm, Moore Hill Westmoreland, in 1969.
He always remembered where he started and remained committed to PSC after returning to Pensacola.
As an alumnus, Moore has remained active in the PSC Alumni Association, serving as president. He received the PSC Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1996 and is a lifetime member of the PSC Alumni Association. Faithfully, he follows PSC Athletics and is an ardent athletic booster.
He became involved in the PJC Foundation, serving as a past president of the Board of Governors and a lifetime member of the President’s Circle.
Through the generosity of Ed and his children, they formed the Ginger McMullen Moore Alumni Endowed Scholarship, which primarily supports first-generation college students and their financial needs.
The scholarship recognizes the late Ginger Moore’s contributions to PSC, which is also her alma mater. Currently, Ginger Moore’s scholarship endowment exceeds $105,000.
For the last 15 years, he has served the governance of the College as a member of the District Board of Trustees and board chairman. He has been recognized as a Distinguished Trustee, and his counsel has been vital to the leadership of PSC.
Active in his community, church and the legal profession, Moore is no stranger to serving and leading others.
“I think you will agree with me that his commitment to PSC is solid and wide-ranging,” said Jim Stolhanske, chair of the PSC Association of Governors Emeriti.
“We are grateful that he will continue to support PSC as he always has. As an Emeriti, he will be invited to all major gift ceremonies and momentous college events.”