The American Red Cross Indiana Region is pleased to announce James Griffith as the Southeast Chapter’s new executive director.

James first joined the American Red Cross in 2006 as the executive director of the Huntington County Chapter in Northeast Indiana. Throughout his time with the Red Cross, James has held several positions in Training Services, Disaster Cycle Services, and Service to the Armed Forces and International Services. Most recently, James served as the site lead at a Red Cross office overseas as a part of the Service to the Armed Forces mobile team.

James is thrilled to return home to Indiana and lead the Southeast Chapter. Indiana Region CEO Terry Stigdon says James will be an impactful leader who will advance the Red Cross mission and strengthen relationships throughout the Southeast Chapter.

“James is committed to the Red Cross and supporting our lifesaving mission,” said Stigdon. “His experience will be essential as we support and serve communities in the Southeast Chapter.”

James holds an Associate of Science in Organizational Management from Huntington College. James’ role is effective September 16.

About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:
The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its six chapters: Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit us at Redcross.org/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @indianaredcross.