Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and 9 year NFL Veteran, Arthur Moats, is from Portsmouth, Va and is a two-time nominee for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, with the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers, for his volunteer and charity work in the community. In 2013, he was the Buffalo Bills’ recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award which is given to a NFL player from each team who exemplifies the commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. He received his Bachelors Degree in Political Science at James Madison University and later received his Masters Degree in Community and Economic Development at Empire State College while continuing his professional playing career. While at JMU, Arthur was named the 2009 FCS Buck Buchanan Award Winner, which is given to the top FCS defensive player in the Nation. He recently wrote the book “The Moats Theory Of Life” which is a guide to helping people become more impactful and inspirational. He and his wife, Shonda, support JMU Athletics and have established an endowment scholarship in the studio arts. Arthur and his family are committed to positively impacting the various communities they hold dear to their heart. This can be seen through their philanthropic work with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, where Arthur has sat on their board since 2016.