Terry Moore Inducted Into Michigan Veterans Hall

Former MidMichigan Health CEO Terry Moore was one of 12 people honored at the Michigan History Center in Lansing on October 23.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Awards

Terry Moore Inducted Into Michigan Veterans Hall

Terry Moore was inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor on October 23 at the Michigan History Center in Lansing. He was one of 12 individuals honored this fall, nominated by the board of directors of the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition.

Why it matters

The honor recognizes Moore's contributions after his military service, including his leadership of Midland Hospital Center and MidMichigan Health. It highlights how veterans continue to serve their communities in civilian roles across Michigan.

Terry Moore served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 and was one of 12 people inducted this fall. Six of the 12 inductees were honored for impact made after their military service, according to the Hall of Honor announcement.

The players

Terry Moore

Former CEO of MidMichigan Health and Army veteran who was inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor.

Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition

Regional veterans organization whose board of directors nominated Moore for the Hall of Honor.

MyMichigan Health

Health system formerly known as MidMichigan Health that serves 26 counties in Michigan.

The details

Moore earned a master's degree in hospital administration from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, and became president of Midland Hospital Center in 1977. He was named CEO of MidMichigan Health in 1985, which is now known as MyMichigan Health and serves 26 counties, before retiring in 2008 to run his family apple orchard in Ingersoll Township.

Timeline

  1. 1963: Moore committed to ROTC while attending Central Michigan University.

  2. 1965: Moore graduated from Central Michigan University and was commissioned.

  3. 1966 to 1968: Moore served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

  4. 1977: Moore became president of Midland Hospital Center.

  5. October 23: Moore was inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor in Lansing.

Season Trajectory

Moore's 2017 induction into the inaugural Army ROTC Hall of Fame at Fort Knox preceded this Michigan honor, extending a pattern of recognition for his military service. The Michigan Hall of Honor recognizes veterans whose contributions continued after service, as six of this year's 12 inductees were honored for impact made in civilian life.

Michiganders can learn about veterans in their communities whose post-service work has shaped regional health care and civic life. The Hall of Honor's annual inductions also offer a public record of recognized contributions from across the state.

The takeaway

Military service often leads to lasting civilian leadership, and public honors like the Michigan Hall of Honor give communities a way to recognize that contribution. Residents interested in nominating veterans can look to local coalitions such as the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition.

Further reading

Explore more Awards coverage across Michigan to see other honors recognizing public service.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Huron Daily Tribune.