Arc of Volusia has hired Karen Haught as director of marketing and operations.
Mr. Hort has more than 30 years of marketing and operations experience and has been involved in the Volusia County business community for the past 21 years. Most recently, she was director of marketing and operations for the Kermit Key West Key Lime Shop, headquartered in DeLand, and previously of Quality Brands, Inc., the former Anheuser-Busch wholesaler in West Volusia. He previously served as Director of Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Ms. Hort has also developed many positive relationships within the community through her volunteer work. She is currently a member of the Daytona Beach Rotary Club and serves on the West Volusia Tourism and Advertising Board. She is a past president of the Main Street DeLand Association and a board member for 18 years, and was previously a member of the Downtown DeLand Rotary Club.
“We are excited to have Karen join the Arc team as she brings great experience and talent to this new role,” said Laurie Davis, CEO of Arc of Volusia.
When he accepted the role on March 11, Hort said he would “leverage the decades of strong business relationships we have built within the communities we serve and the Arc of Volusia and the communities it serves.” “We are excited about the opportunity to increase awareness and build support for our local customers.”
Arc of Volusia has provided education and training to local adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1961.
