Keith Gerena

Keith Gerena currently serves as the Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) Manager at Veterans Florida, effective May 2024, where responsibilities include enhancing business relationships with partners to support the organization's business development strategy. Prior to this role, Gerena worked at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity from May 2016 to May 2024 as a Local Veterans Employment Representative, advocating for veterans’ employment and training, and providing job matching and placement services. Earlier in the career, Gerena held the position of Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist, focusing on assessing veterans' skills and developing individual employment plans. Gerena's military background includes serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from December 1990 to November 2007 as an Infantry Unit Leader, where expertise included training and operational deployment of infantry units. Educational qualifications include a certificate in Cyber Security from the University of West Florida and studies at National University.