The Veterans News Hour
News and talk show about military veterans issues, including VA benefits and all related topics.
Guest, Lee Washington President of the County Veterans Service Officer Association of Florida
Lee Washington, a native of Punta Gorda, Florida, served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps from 1987 to 1998 as an infantry platoon sergeant.
Upon returning to civilian life, he began a career in mortgage banking, holding the positions of Sales Manager for Bank of America/Countrywide Home Loans and Regional Sales Manager for Fifth Third Bank.
In November of 2008 to August of 2009, he worked to help open the Sarasota National Cemetery, as Cemetery Representative and going on to become a Veteran Services Counselor for Manatee County, Florida, and was selected to lead the Veterans Division in May of 2013. Lee Washington is the current (2021-2023) President of the County Veterans Service Officer Association of Florida and Director of Neighborhood Services department for Manatee County Government.
In Veterans’ Service,
Thank a Veteran by letting them know about us…
Lee Washington
Director, Neighborhood Services
County Veterans Services Officer
Manatee County Government
President, CVSOAFL Inc.
1401 3rd Ave W.
Bradenton, FL 34205
Mailing: P.O. Box 1000
Bradenton, FL 34206-1000
(941) 748-4501 ext. 3648 Office
(941) 745-3796 Fax