Michael W. Moore

Michael W. "Mike" Moore was appointed Director of the South Carolina Department of Corrections and began those duties on March 6, 1995.

Prior to assuming this post in South Carolina, Mike Moore had 28 years of correctional service with the Texas Department of Corrections, rising from Correctional Officer to Warden and finally to Regional Director.

His selection as recipient of the "Watchdog for the Taxpayers Award" by the Office of the South Carolina State Treasurer in September, 1995, is an indication of his sincere commitment to good stewardship of the state's funds.

Mr. Moore maintains a very active role in state, regional and national corrections and serves on numerous committees of various organizations at those levels.

He has a Bachelors Degree in Criminology and Corrections from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, and an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement from Alvin Junior College, Alvin, Texas.

Mr. Moore is married and is the father of five children.