On March 29, Edward Moore, long-time supporter of Pensacola State College and past 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 PJC, when there were only 3 buildings. It was the first year of the campus at the 9th avenue location.
He received his AA degree; and then went on to successfully complete his Baccalaureate and Law degree at the University of Florida. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the University of Florida Hall of Fame.
Ed returned to Pensacola, after serving in Vietnam on active duty in the Marine Corp, to practice as an attorney for a year and then form his own prestigious Pensacola law firm, Moore Hill Westmoreland, in 1969.
He never forgot where he got his start and remained committed to PSC after his return to Pensacola.
As an alumnus, he has remained active in the alumni association, serving as President. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1996 and is a lifetime member of the 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 Scholarship, which primarily supports first generation college students and their financial needs.
This scholarship recognizes the contributions Ginger has made to PSC, also her alma mater. Currently, Ginger’s scholarship endowment exceeds $105,000.
For the last 15 years, he has served the governance of the College as a Trustee and Trustee Chair. He has been recognized as a Distinguished Trustee and his counsel has been vital to the leadership of PSC.
Ed is also active in his community, his church and of course his legal profession. He 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 and as an Emeriti, he will be invited to all major gift ceremonies and momentous college events.”
PSC President Ed Meadows and Mr. Moore’s son, Robin Moore, pose with the newest Governor Emeritus, Ed Moore.