Join us for our annual Heroes event!
Please join us Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., for the Southeast Tennessee Red Cross Heroes Luncheon, the largest celebration of the Red Cross in the Chattanooga area. This event will take place at The Westin Chattanooga, located at 801 Pine St.
This event raises critical funds to support our lifesaving mission in our community.
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Mark Hite
Sarah Arvidson and Robin Fazio
Sarah and Robin, Balor School teachers, rescued a boater from a burning vessel that was passing the school on the Tennessee River.
John Edwards III
John is a prominent figure in Chattanooga's African American community. He led initiatives such as a Civil War to Civil Rights walking tour, drawing inspiration from his family's involvement in the Civil Rights movement. He also highlights African American accomplishments in the longest operating Black-owned newspaper in the city.
Randi Haynes
Randi received recognition from the City of Chattanooga for heroically delivering a baby in an unexpected situation. While honored for her actions, Randi is equally proud of her work in downtown beautification, safety, and her commitment to hiring from second chance programs, positively impacting lives across the social-economic spectrum.
Jacob Pickelsimer
While driving his route along Highway 64, Jacob, a U.S. Xpress Dedicated driver, saved Nels Dixson's life after spotting him stranded by a wrecked car in the Ocoee River gorge. Acting swiftly, Jacob called for help and attended to Nels, who had been sitting injured since 3 a.m., earning the gratitude of Nels' parents who believe Jacob's intervention was crucial to their son's survival.
Michael Jordan currently serves as VP, Service to the Armed Forces, at the American Red Cross. Prior to this appointment Michael served as VP, Humanitarian Services since 2013.
Prior to joining the American Red Cross, Michael served a 27-year career as an executive in Fortune 500 Healthcare including Danaher Corporation, Thermo-Fisher Scientific, Siemens ealthcare, and Baxter International. He served in various roles including VP worldwide sales, VP national accounts, Director commercial operations.
Michael, a decorated combat veteran, also served a parallel career as an officer in the US Marine Corps Reserves, initially enlisting when he was 18 years old. He deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Desert Storm, and restored a platoon which suffered severe personnel loss in the Beirut Bombing. His personal decorations include the Combat Action Ribbon with Gold Star (2nd award), and various other personal, unit, and service awards. Michael is a proud Gold Star Father of 2nd Lt. Travis Jordan who died while serving on active duty in 2016.
Michael has the heart of a volunteer. He currently serves as a volunteer peer mentor at TAPS, a tragedy assistance program for survivors, in honor of his son’s legacy. He is also a former volunteer fundraiser for the National MS Society. For nearly a decade he helped raise funds for research to find a cure for his friends and many others who suffer with MS.
Michael is a recent recipient of the Humanitarian Service Award issued by the Alaska Region of the American Red Cross at their annual Real Heroes Recognition event in May 2022. He is also a recipient of the Humanitarian Excellence in Service Award issued by the New York Region of the American Red Cross at their annual Red & White Ball Heroes for Humanity in April 2021.
Michael holds a doctor’s degree of education from Pepperdine University, a master’s in organizational management, and a dual bachelor’s in business and communications. He enjoys swimming, cycling and competed in two Ironman Triathlon events (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26-mile run). He and his wife Lynn reside in Texas and raised two amazing young men – Travis and Connor!
