The North Carolina Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NCACVSO) is dedicated to empowering the frontline advocates who ensure veterans and their families receive the benefits they’ve earned through service.
By providing County Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) across North Carolina with comprehensive education, advanced training, shared resources, and enhanced statewide coordination, we elevate the quality and consistency of support available to those who have served.
Navigating VA benefits is rarely straightforward. Many veterans and their families face confusion, delays, and misinformation when trying to access the benefits they’ve earned. These challenges are often amplified in rural areas, where resources and support may be limited. County Veterans Service Officers (VSOs), however, play a vital role in bridging these gaps, helping veterans navigate an otherwise overwhelming and complex system.
The North Carolina Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NCACVSO) is dedicated to empowering the frontline advocates who ensure veterans and their families receive the benefits they’ve earned through service.
By providing County Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) across North Carolina with comprehensive education, advanced training, shared resources, and enhanced statewide coordination, we elevate the quality and consistency of support available to those who have served.
Navigating VA benefits is rarely straightforward. Many veterans and their families face confusion, delays, and misinformation when trying to access the benefits they’ve earned. These challenges are often amplified in rural areas, where resources and support may be limited. County Veterans Service Officers (VSOs), however, play a vital role in bridging these gaps, helping veterans navigate an otherwise overwhelming and complex system.
Our leadership team is guided by a commitment to fostering collaboration, transparency, open communication, and a unified approach to serving our membership and North Carolina’s veterans. Our officers exemplify integrity, strategic vision, and a mission-driven focus on enhancing support for County Veteran Service Officers (VSOs).
Our leadership team is led by a team dedicated to collaboration, transparency, open communication, and unified support for our members and North Carolina’s veterans.
This team drives principled, proactive governance empowering VSOs to deliver exceptional service statewide.
President
Leigh champions open dialogue and collaboration among County Veteran Service Officers and state stakeholders. She secures essential resources and guides NCACVSO toward impactful outcomes. Her leadership promotes transparency and unity, ensuring our collective efforts directly enhance the vital work that VSOs perform in assisting North Carolina’s veterans.
Vice President
A strategic, forward-thinking leader, Jeff guides the executive team with a focus on excellence, alignment, and adaptability. He ensures NCACVSO evolves to sustain superior service for VSOs and veterans. Jeff’s focus on long-term sustainability strengthens our organization’s ability to support our members and the veterans they serve amid changing demands.
Secretary
Treasurer
The NCACVSO is a non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to upholding our nation’s sacred promise to its veterans by empowering County Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) to deliver exceptional, compassionate support to veterans and their families.
We achieve this through:
To be the premier professional association in North Carolina that cultivates a network of highly skilled, resilient, and adaptable County Veteran Service Officers who excel in an ever-changing landscape. We envision a future where every VSO is fully supported with cutting-edge education, collaborative opportunities, and reliable resources – enabling them to provide seamless, dignified access to earned benefits and honoring our veterans with the highest standard of service and respect.
The North Carolina Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NCACVSO) was founded to unify, educate, and strengthen County Veteran Service Officers serving veterans and their families across North Carolina.
Planning for the Association began in the fall of 1986, led by Patsy Womack and supported by county VSOs who recognized the need for collaboration, shared standards, and professional development.
NCACVSO was formally chartered in January 1987. The first official conference and organizational
meeting was held on October 10, 1987, at the Holiday Inn West in Asheville, North Carolina, where the Constitution and By-Laws were adopted and the Association’s first officers were elected.
President: Patsy Womack
Vice President: Larry Berry
Secretary: Lewis Williams
Treasurer: Mike Hyatt
Today, NCACVSO represents 93 counties and 233 Veteran Service Officer members. Together, our members are committed to providing knowledgeable, ethical, and compassionate service to North Carolina’s veterans.
Our history reflects our enduring commitment to service, integrity, and collective responsibility to veterans.
Our directory connects you to County Veteran Service Officer offices across North Carolina so you can find the right local contact without hunting county by county. Use the directory to locate an office, confirm contact details, and take the next step toward claim help, benefits guidance, and support services.
