Calvin Moore has been named chief operating officer for Metrocrest Services, a social services agency providing hope through programs that lead to self-sufficiency and foster independence.
“Adding Calvin Moore to our team will help us meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, bringing our community together to help those who need the assistance and empowerment that Metrocrest Services provides,” said Tracy Eubanks, CEO of Metrocrest Services. “We are pleased to welcome Calvin to our team, and look forward to many exciting new initiatives we will all accomplish together.”
Moore, a Gulf Coast native, grew up on a farm in Mississippi, helping his family raise horses, grow their own food and sustain the family timber business. He attended University of Southern Mississippi, graduating with a bachelor’s in political science. He continued his education at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, earning a master’s in finance and business administration with a concentration in non-profit management, as well as a master’s of divinity in theology. Moore also has served his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army Reserves, specializing in both heavy construction and military intelligence.
“I always knew I wanted to spend my life in service to others,” Moore said.
Professionally, Moore has a demonstrated history of advancing organizations as a dynamic and purposeful executive with experience in strategic leadership and growth. Previously, he has served as CEO of Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa, director of Tulsa Community College Foundation and development director of Oral Roberts University.
“The opportunity to work directly with programs that impact people’s lives is what attracted me to Metrocrest Services,” Moore noted. “My role as COO is to empower the great team that’s already in place, coming alongside of them to enhance their work through operations and programming, serving as a sounding board and providing leadership. Together, we will find new ways to innovate, meeting a need that grows every day.”
Moore is now a resident of Carrollton, where he lives with his wife, Tangelia Sinclair Moore, a licensed therapist, who previously has worked in young adult ministry. The couple was married in Carrollton in 2000, and has fond memories of the community. Their daughter, Jessecca, is serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Moore is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, snowboarding and chess. He is also a big fan of movies and loves to travel.
source: press release
