 
  Gary Cason
Associate State Director
Gary Cason joined Smart Choice Virginia in 2025 as both an Agency Owner and Associate State Director, bringing more than two decades of insurance industry leadership and agency development experience. He began his career working alongside his father before opening his own agency and later advancing into regional leadership roles with national carriers, where he led teams and supported agency growth across multiple markets. He then spent over seven years as part of the executive team at a rapidly growing property insurance firm, contributing to its national expansion. Gary now applies his extensive industry expertise to support Smart Choice Virginia’s network of agency owners and drive continued growth.