As reflected in the Red Cross mission, the Central California Region Chapter seeks to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to natural and human-caused disasters through the immediate mobilization of people and resources and the provision of community, workplace, and school-based training.
Beyond disaster relief, the Region delivers Community-Disaster Education, First Aid/CPR, and other types of life-saving health & safety training to thousands of people across our region to help people prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies.
This training targets underprivileged youth and families living in disaster-prone neighborhoods and/or at-risk for negative health outcomes.
The Red Cross is also the Congressionally-mandated agent of communication between every person serving in the United States Military and their family members.
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday
American Red Cross of Central Valley
1300 W. Shaw Ave., #4B
Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 455-1000
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday
American Red Cross of Kern County
5035 Gilmore Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: (661) 324-6427
Fax: (661) 321-0744
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday
American Red Cross of the Pacific Coast - San Luis Obispo County
225 Prado Road, #A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 543-0696
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday
American Red Cross of the Pacific Coast - Santa Barbara County
2707 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 687-1331
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday
Merced Branch Office
301 W. 18 Street, Suite 104
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 383-2150
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday
Oakhurst Branch Office
40343 Hwy 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Visalia Branch Office
230 NW 3rd Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: (559) 732-6436
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday
Jim McGee
Jim was honored to join Red Cross in Fall 2010, serving as Chief Executive. Jim oversees a team of staff and volunteers that delivers the mission of American Red Cross along the Central Coast of California.
Jim’s career began at The Walt Disney Company, serving in a variety of management roles. Most recently, Jim held executive roles in Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development at WellPoint. As a management consultant, Jim also has experience in a number of start-up companies.
Jim was fortunate to receive his undergraduate degree in Economics from Wheaton College and a Masters in Business Administration from University of Southern California, where he continues to be active as a mentor to business school students.
Jim, his wife Wendy, and sons Liam and Noah live in Ventura. Jim and Wendy are active in their sons school and youth sports programs. Within the community, Jim serves on two non-profit boards and is a new Rotarian.
Executive Team
Operations
Communications
Disaster Services
Health and Safety
Volunteer Services
Fund Development
Ventura County Chapter
Central Valley Chapter
Kern County