Arthur S. Casey, better known as “Art”, has owned Casey Chevrolet in Newport News since 1974. He expanded that portfolio to seven different franchises and a collision center with more than 600 employees between Newport News and Williamsburg. You can see Casey cars all over Virginia sporting an American flag as a symbol of support for the country that we live in and love.

Along the way in his 50 years of doing business, Art has committed to making a difference not only in the lives of all that work for him, but the community that has given him so much. It has been his passion to uplift the community by supporting charities that create a better future for Newport News residents. Art and his late wife Judy Casey were strong supporters of education and the arts. An Achievable Dream has benefited from financial support for our youth since its inception thirty-six years ago. In addition, the Caseys became a sponsor of the Ferguson Center for the Arts at CNU, which has elevated the cultural experience for Newport News.

Mr. Casey has used his creative business acumen to solve problems in unique ways like having Casey vans deliver food to both individuals and The Virginia Peninsula Food Bank during the pandemic. During this same period, Mr. Casey started a monthly customer match program to collect and match funds for the food bank. This charitable fund continues four years later to provide monthly donations to local charities.

Mr. Casey values creativity and integrity. No charity is better at utilizing funds in both ways than the Newport News Police Foundation. By using funds for community outreach programs not publicly funded the Foundation creates a strong partnership with our youth, our future leaders. In addition, purchasing technology that makes their lives safer is a great investment. Mr. Casey has supported this initiative for many years and has seen its benefit to all of Newport News.

All of these charities have one thing in common: public/private partnerships that build a stronger city. Mr. Casey hopes the seeds that are planted with these partnerships develop a future that is bright for Newport News.