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Michael Moore

  • Class
    1992
  • Induction
    2006
  • Sport(s)
    Patron/Supporter
Michael Moore attended then Chowan College from 1990-1992. While at Chowan, he participated on the men’s tennis squad. An accomplished student, Moore received the Most Outstanding Business Student award and received the Order of the Silver Feather award. He graduated from Chowan cum laude and went on to Virginia Tech where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 1993. 

It didn’t take long for Moore to find himself in the business world. Just after graduation he made a name for himself as Merchandise Manager for the JC Penney Company. In just 18 months, he guided the department to the highest sales gain in the state of Virginia and had sales in excess of $1,000,000. 

Having experienced success in retail, Moore decided to pursue the real estate market in 1995. In 1996, he was named Realtor’s Rookie of the Year after compiling sales that were nearly $3,000,000. In 2000, Moore opened his own business specializing in real estate appraisals. The office has grown to eleven employees and is one of the largest real estate appraisal firms in the Greater Richmond area. 

Moore started and hosted a weekly radio program titled “The Real Estate Hour” in 2003 to help educate the public in all areas of real estate. In 2004, Moore took the show to television while also getting into other areas of television. 

In 2005, Moore was honored as a Chowan distinguished alumni for his contributions to his community as well as the Chowan community. 
Moore has served terms on the Alumni Board and the Board of Trustees at Chowan University. He also served terms on the Executive Council of Trustees and was the Trustee Chair for the Athletic Department. He is also very involved in the City of Colonial Heights Jaycees group. 

Michael Moore resides in Chester, Virginia with his wife, Kim. Together they have two daughters, Katie and Rachel.  
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