David Moore

David Moore

At-Large Director

David S. Moore
Director Emeritus
The Historic Oakland Foundation

Atlanta native, David Moore, joined The Historic Oakland Foundation as its Executive Director in May of 2006 after 30 years as a trust officer in the financial services industry.

David served in the roll of Executive Director for 15 years, garnering support for Historic Oakland Foundation’s mission to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Historic Oakland Cemetery from donors, foundations, community leaders, public officials and policy makers. During his tenure, David focused on the Foundation’s consistent branding and messaging to strengthen the awareness and image of Oakland Cemetery and its critical role in preserving Atlanta’s rich history and culture.

In January of 2021 David assumed the role of Director Emeritus. His responsibilities included completing Oakland’s first ever capital campaign and building the endowment through the foundation’s planned giving program. David retired from that positon at the end of 2023.

David attended Vanderbilt University and the Woodrow Wilson School of Law in Atlanta.

David is a member of Raising Expectations Capital Campaign Committee, The National Memorial Day Association of Marietta, the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Atlanta (Past President), the Atlanta Coffee House Club (President), The Atlanta Breakfast Club (Joker), and Saint Catherine’s Episcopal Church of Marietta, Ga.

David and his wife, Mary, have two adult daughters and live in Marietta, Ga.