CASA Board Member Spotlight: Chauncey Morris

Chauncey Morris

Chauncey Morris joined the CASA of Lexington Board of Directors in 2020, thanks to encouragement from his friend and long-time CASA supporter Fred Seitz. Both Morris and Seitz work in Kentucky's booming Thoroughbred industry.

Seitz, a former CASA volunteer, was already on the board when he told Morris it could be an excellent opportunity to get involved in the community.

“Being in the Thoroughbred industry, central Kentucky is where we are. CASA’s mission is to advocate and care for the community of Central Kentucky," Morris said. "Caring for the community is part of being a responsible corporate partner."

Morris works for the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, and said he is committed to contributing to the community.

Morris said the most rewarding part of being on the board has been “seeing that we’ve built upon the good stewardship of the organization and have positioned it well financially and securely to achieve CASA’s mission in Lexington and to help it expand into the surrounding counties.”

He said he greatly appreciates the hundreds of people who serve as CASA volunteers with CASA of Lexington. 

“Your work is absolutely vital and appreciated by people you may never meet," he said. "It’s safeguarding that which will provide a lasting contribution to the children you’re advocating for forever.”