Stephanie Byrd

Regional Chief Executive Officer

Stephanie W. Byrd is the Regional Chief Executive Officer for the American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region, responsible for a region of five chapters, covering 47 counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.  

“Like many people, I am drawn to the Red Cross mission because it’s a beacon of light in very difficult times for people dealing with disasters,” said Byrd.  “It brings hope to people who need life-saving blood, helps veterans, service members and their families with the challenges of military life, and provides training to assure that skilled people can respond when emergencies strike.” 

Byrd continued, “I will always remember my first deployment to Hurricane Florence when I encountered a woman on the roadside in Goldsboro, NC. She was distraught over not having her medications or a place to stay. By simply providing her with information on the closest shelter and the services that would be available, I saw the worry in her eyes get replaced with relief. This is what our volunteers do each day. They are the best part of a person’s worst day.”  

As a career non-profit executive, Byrd owes her interest in serving others to an upbringing that instilled in her the importance of making a positive difference in the lives of others.   

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Miami University and earned a Master’s degree in Health and Hospital Administration from Xavier University. Her accomplishments have resulted in numerous awards and recognition, including YWCA Career Woman of Achievement and Cincinnatian of the Year. Most recently, Byrd was recognized as a 2022 “Black is Excellence”, Unsung Hometown Hero by the city of Cincinnati.  The campaign seeks to acknowledge, celebrate and promote the contributions of Black and African Americans for the contributions they make to the community.

Adam Reaves

Regional Donor Services Executive 

Adam Reaves is the Regional Executive of Donor Services for the American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region, responsible for the Red Cross blood program covering 47 counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. In this role he supports collections and recruitment operations for the region to ensure excellent service at blood drives.

“During my nearly two decades with the American Red Cross I have meet countless blood recipients and have helped share their stories to motivate others.” said Reaves. “Throughout the years, these storied have motivated me as well to ensure that blood is always on the shelf in times of need.”

Originally from Winchester, VA, Mr. Reaves joined the American Red Cross in 2007 after graduating from West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. His initial role was to kick start the Blood Services program on the campus of WVU. After partnering with the amazing blood program leaders on and off campus,  the program took off, along with Mr. Reaves future with the American Red Cross. Soon after Mr. Reaves began taking on regional leadership roles and served as a District Manager until stepping away in 2018 to serve as Chief Development officer for the then West Virginia Region. This experience provided opportunity for an education in Humanitarian Services operations and unbeknownst to him, would be vital for his next step. In October 2019 he was appointed as Regional Donor Services Executive and is extremely privileged to serve both Central & Southern Ohio and Central Appalachian Regions in partnership with the Humanitarian Services teams.