CASA Board Member Spotlight: Stuart Hurt

Stuart Hurt is one of CASA of Lexington’s newest board members. He runs House by JSD Designs and is the adoptive parent of children who had a CASA volunteer!

CASA Board Member Stuart Hurt

CASA: How did you first learn about CASA of Lexington?

Stuart: I first learned of CASA through an anonymous friend, who helped myself and my husband get a CASA volunteer very early in our Fostering tenure.

CASA: What do you do where you work - House by JSD Designs?

Stuart: I am Owner/Operator and one of the Lead Interior Designers for our company. I like to focus on design and construction, but also put many hours into the physical store, taking care of inventory, accounts payable and ordering the products we sell in our retail store.

CASA: What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Stuart: Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and husband, as well as having gatherings at our home. On solo time, I am a cycle instructor at CycleYOU Lexington, and when I can, I get away to the lake for some reflection and down time.

CASA: What is your proudest accomplishment?

Stuart: Honestly, I try to make myself proud every day by accomplishing even the smallest tasks after a busy work day. In my career, I was proud to have been in the first group to gain the CID Certification for Interior Design, and also pushing myself past my own comfort level to own and operate my own business. 

Raising my daughter is also making me proud — and teaching me a lot about the life I already thought I knew, but I would not change it for anything.  

CASA: What would you like to say to CASA of Lexington's volunteers?

Stuart: I would like to say that your work is seen. YOU are making an impact to those you may not know, and to those whom know your face, you may very well be the only truth they know. KEEP GOING!