Terry Moran is a graduate of the Naval Academy and a dual-degree graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Terry began his career flying the F-14 Tomcat, flying 33 combat missions and accumulating almost 300 carrier landings. He advanced in the Navy Reserve to command an BQM-74 drone unit in IRAQI FREEDOM and an MQ-9 unit at China Lake CA.

Terry managed $250M in aerospace programs for technology firms. A staunch supporter of veterans issues,Terry founded VetsBoats, a non-profit that uses sailing and boat restoration as a therapeutic outlet, fostering community and aiding veterans' reintegration into society. He has raised over $1 million to directly impact thousands of veterans through marine education, sail training, and wooden boat restoration. Terry believes in living a life of purpose for Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, "For the greater glory of God".