Career Timeline of Wes Moore: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Wes Moore, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Wes Moore is an American politician, businessman, author, and former U.S. Army officer. He is the 63rd and current governor of Maryland, having assumed office in 2023. His background includes military service, business experience, and authorship, shaping his path to becoming a prominent political figure in Maryland.
15 hours ago : Audit Questions Moore's Budget Claims, Scrutinizes Maryland Leases & Overpayments
An audit challenges Gov. Moore's $400M budget savings claim. Scrutiny falls on Maryland's environment dept. lease due to costs and renovations. The audit also found potential overpayments by Maryland agencies on leases and repairs.
1998: Graduated from Valley Forge and was appointed a second lieutenant
In 1998, Wes Moore graduated from Valley Forge with an associate degree and was appointed a second lieutenant of Military Intelligence in the Army Reserve.
1999: Interned for Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke
In 1999, Wes Moore interned for Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke.
2005: Deployed to Afghanistan
In 2005, Wes Moore was deployed to Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks.
February 2006: Named a White House Fellow
In February 2006, Wes Moore was named a White House Fellow to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
2006: Applied for a White House fellowship
In 2006, Wes Moore applied for a White House fellowship.
2006: Served in Afghanistan
In 2006, Wes Moore continued serving in Afghanistan, attaining the rank of captain while serving in the 82nd Airborne Division.
2007: Worked at Citibank
In 2007, Wes Moore began working at Citibank while living in Jersey City, New Jersey.
2008: Gave speech at the Democratic National Convention
In 2008, Wes Moore gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention, supporting Barack Obama for president.
April 27, 2010: Publication of The Other Wes Moore
On April 27, 2010, Spiegel & Grau published Wes Moore's first book, 'The Other Wes Moore'.
2010: Published five books
In 2010, Wes Moore began publishing books, including 'The Other Wes Moore' and 'The Work'.
2010: Founded Omari Productions
In 2010, Wes Moore founded a television production company, Omari Productions, to create content for networks such as the Oprah Winfrey Network, PBS, HBO, and NBC.
December 2012: The Other Wes Moore film announced
In December 2012, it was announced that 'The Other Wes Moore' would be developed into a feature film, with Oprah Winfrey as an executive producer.
2012: Ended work at Citibank
In 2012, Wes Moore stopped working at Citibank.
September 2013: Ember published Discovering Wes Moore
In September 2013, Ember published Wes Moore's second book, 'Discovering Wes Moore', a version of The Other Wes Moore accessible to young adults.
May 2014: Produced Coming Back with Wes Moore
In May 2014, Wes Moore produced a three-part PBS series, 'Coming Back with Wes Moore', which followed the lives and experiences of returning veterans.
2014: Founded BridgeEdU
In 2014, Wes Moore founded BridgeEdU, a company providing support services for students transitioning to college.
January 2015: Wrote The Work
In January 2015, Wes Moore wrote his third book, 'The Work'.
2015: Published five books
By 2015, Wes Moore had published five books, including a young-adult novel.
September 2016: Produced All the Difference
In September 2016, Wes Moore produced 'All the Difference', a PBS documentary.
November 2016: Wrote This Way Home
In November 2016, Wes Moore wrote 'This Way Home', a young adult novel.
February 2017: Nominated to serve on the University System of Maryland Board of Regents
In February 2017, Governor Larry Hogan nominated Wes Moore to serve on the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
June 2017: Became CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation
In June 2017, Wes Moore became the CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.
2017: Became CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation
In 2017, Wes Moore became the CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.
2019: BridgeEdU acquired by Edquity
In 2019, BridgeEdU, founded by Wes Moore, was acquired by Edquity after struggling to achieve financial stability.
March 2020: Wrote Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City
In March 2020, Wes Moore and Erica L. Green wrote 'Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City', exploring the 2015 Baltimore protests.
September 2020: Joined Under Armour's board of directors
In September 2020, Wes Moore served on Under Armour's board of directors.
October 2020: Named to transition team of Baltimore mayor-elect Brandon Scott
In October 2020, Wes Moore was named to serve on the transition team of Baltimore mayor-elect Brandon Scott.
January 2021: Consulted with Adrienne A. Jones to craft "black agenda"
In January 2021, Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates Adrienne A. Jones consulted with Wes Moore to craft her "black agenda" to tackle racial inequalities in housing, health, banking, government, and private corporations.
February 2021: Considering Run for Governor
In February 2021, Wes Moore announced that he was considering running for governor of Maryland in the upcoming 2022 election.
April 2021: Unanimous Media announced to adapt The Other Wes Moore
In April 2021, Unanimous Media announced they would adapt 'The Other Wes Moore' into a feature film.
May 2021: Left the Robin Hood Foundation
In May 2021, Wes Moore left his position as CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.
June 7, 2021: Campaign Launch
On June 7, 2021, Wes Moore launched his campaign for governor of Maryland in the 2022 election, emphasizing "work, wages, and wealth" with the slogan "leave no one behind." Aruna Miller was announced as his running mate.
2021: Left CEO position at the Robin Hood Foundation
In 2021, Wes Moore left his position as CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.
March 2022: Moore left Green Thumb Industries
In March 2022, Wes Moore left Green Thumb Industries.
April 6, 2022: Complaint Filed
On April 6, 2022, Wes Moore's gubernatorial campaign filed a complaint with the Maryland State Board of Elections against John King Jr.'s campaign, alleging the dissemination of false information. The King campaign denied responsibility.
July 19, 2022: Won Democratic Primary
On July 19, 2022, Wes Moore won the Democratic primary for the Maryland gubernatorial election, defeating Tom Perez and Peter Franchot with 32.4% of the vote.
November 14, 2022: Announcing Cabinet Nominations
On November 14, 2022, Wes Moore began announcing nominations for his 26-member cabinet.
November 2022: Resigned from Under Armour's board of directors
In November 2022, shortly after being elected governor, Wes Moore resigned from Under Armour's board of directors.
December 2022: Elected Finance Chair of Democratic Governors Association
In December 2022, Wes Moore was elected to serve as finance chair of the Democratic Governors Association.
2022: Won the Maryland gubernatorial election
In 2022, Wes Moore won the Maryland gubernatorial election, making history as Maryland's first African-American governor and the third African-American person elected governor of any U.S. state.
January 18, 2023: Sworn in as Governor
On January 18, 2023, Wes Moore was sworn in as Governor of Maryland. He took the oath on a Bible owned by Frederick Douglass and his grandfather's Bible. He participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial and held a celebratory event at the Baltimore Convention Center.
April 12, 2023: Cabinet Nominations Completed
On April 12, 2023, Wes Moore finished announcing his cabinet nominees, with the nomination of Sanjay Rai as Secretary for the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
2023: Became 63rd Governor of Maryland
In 2023, Wes Moore assumed office as the 63rd governor of Maryland.
April 2024: Fine levied against King Campaign
In April 2024, John King's campaign was fined $2,000 after prosecutors connected an email address to an IP address used by Joseph O'Hearn, King's campaign manager.
December 2024: Francis Scott Key Bridge Replacement Funding
In December 2024, President Joe Biden signed into law a continuing resolution bill that included a provision to fully fund the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement.
May 2025: Signed into law a bill requiring future governors to put their assets into a blind trust
In May 2025, Wes Moore signed into law a bill requiring future governors to put their assets into a blind trust or sign an agreement not to participate in decisions affecting their businesses.
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