Professional Building Systems president Russell Budd has been named chairman of Youth Haven‘s 2008 Annual Campaign.

"This campaign is our single largest annual fundraising event," said Youth Haven executive director Ron McSwiney. "We are pleased to partner with Russell and PBS and look forward to working together to ensure the success of this annual endeavor."

Last year's campaign was the agency's most successful in more than three decades of operation, surpassing the goal by 40 percent and raising a record $370,000. The bar has been raised for the 2008 campaign, with a goal of $415,000.

"I believe that a strong community depends on strong families," said Budd. "In addition to the emergency shelter, Youth Haven reaches out into the community everyday through their four child abuse prevention and family strengthening programs.:

Budd has an active involvement in a variety of industry and community service associations. In addition to supporting Youth Haven, he has been a long-time supporter of Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, which named him the 2005 Laureate. He also has served for many years with the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, including two years as the chairman of its board of directors, and supports the SWFL Gator Club scholarship fund for construction students.

Youth Haven's 2008 Annual Campaign officially kicks off mid-November. For more information on how to provide support, contact Jamie Wright Gregor, Youth Haven's Director of Development, at 239-774-2904 ext. 203 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Youth Haven is Collier County's only emergency shelter for abused, abandoned, and neglected children, and is a sole provider of an array of successful home-based family education and support programs.