NVHS Welcomes New Community Relations Director and Board Member

We are excited to announce some important changes to our leadership team at National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS). Kasey Corson, who has been serving as our Office Manager since 2016, has been promoted to the newly created position of Community Relations Director. In addition, Stuart Smith, the CEO of the Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses (FAVOB), has joined our board of directors.

Kasey Corson is a passionate advocate for veterans and their families. She joined NVHS in 2016 as Office Manager, where she oversaw daily operations, administrative tasks, and customer service. She also played a key role in coordinating our events, fundraising campaigns, and volunteer programs. As Community Relations Director, Kasey will lead the development and implementation of strategies to enhance our presence and impact within the community. She will foster and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, sponsors, and donors. She will also supervise and mentor staff and volunteers in order to ensure efficient operation of day-to-day activities.

Stuart Smith is a distinguished veteran leader with over 30 years of experience in business, human resources, and quality management. He is the Chief Executive Officer of FAVOB, a state-wide organization that supports veteran-owned businesses and positions Florida as the “Veteran State of Choice” to own and operate a business. Stuart served with distinction during two enlistments as an Infantry soldier in the Army. He was recognized as the 9th Infantry Division, I Corps and US Forces Command (FORSCOM) Soldier of the Year in 1987. He is also a 100% service-connected disabled veteran. As a board member, Stuart will bring his expertise and insight to help guide and support NVHS’s mission and goals.

George Taylor Jr, President and Board Chair of NVHS, expressed his pride in the organization’s progress, stating, “The appointments of Kasey Corson and Stuart Smith are testaments to our commitment to leadership excellence and community engagement. Their passion and expertise will undoubtedly propel us towards our vision of ending veteran homelessness in Central Florida.”