Dr. John Moss received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts from East Texas State Teachers College. He later went on to earn his Master’s degree in Industrial Arts, also from East Texas State Teachers College and eventually earn his Doctorate in Industrial Arts at the University of Missouri – Columbia. Upon the completion of his doctorate, Dr. Moss served for nine years as a professor and assistant dean of the College of Education at East Texas State University-Commerce. In 1971 he became founding president of ETSU-Texarkana and served in that position until his retirement in 1994.
Dr. Moss has been a member of Greater Texas Foundation’s board since 1989. As past chair of the board, he is a member of the Executive Committee. He also co-chairs the Charitable Activities Committee and serves on the Audit & Accountability and Strategy & Learning Committees.
He lives in Pecan Gap, TX with his wife, Peggy.
