From 1975 to 1979, Justin L. Moorhead served as Budget Director for the Government of the Virgin Islands, where he played a significant role in strengthening the territory’s financial management and advancing key infrastructure priorities. His tenure was defined by strategic fiscal planning, capital financing innovation, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for Virgin Islanders through responsible public investment.
Moorhead was instrumental in guiding financial policy during a period of economic transition, advising the government on budget strategy, long-term capital planning, and the responsible allocation of public funds. He secured financing for the Territory’s first saltwater distillation installations—an achievement that marked a major step forward in improving water security and public infrastructure. He also obtained federal capital investment funding that supported critical development projects, helping to modernize essential government systems and strengthen the Virgin Islands’ economic foundation.
His work at OMB reflected a balanced understanding of both fiscal management and community development needs. Drawing on experience from the private sector and his early government service, Moorhead approached budgeting with analytical rigor and a focus on sustainability, ensuring that public investments aligned with the territory’s long-term growth goals.
After completing his tenure as Budget Director, Moorhead continued to apply his financial expertise in the private and public sectors across the mainland and the Virgin Islands, further contributing to economic development, capital markets innovation, and the strengthening of local financial institutions.
Throughout his career, Justin L. Moorhead has been recognized for his deep knowledge of public finance, thoughtful leadership, and enduring commitment to the Virgin Islands. His work at OMB laid early groundwork for the territory’s infrastructure and fiscal development, establishing approaches to capital planning and investment that would influence government operations for years to come.
