David Engwall joined the American Red Cross of Orange County Board of Directors in 2016. He chaired the newly formed Biomed Committee, growing awareness and engagement of the board regarding blood donations and blood collection in the area. He has also been active in the Red Cross Sound the Alarm initiative, personally installing over 100 free smoke alarms to help prevent home fire deaths and injuries. David is passionate about supporting the Red Cross, often representing the organization at various events and activities, and serving as the board’s Co-Vice Chair in 2020 and 2021. David is proud of volunteers at the Red Cross and their passion for helping communities when it’s needed most.
David first became involved with the Red Cross while working for Johnson & Johnson, often leading Red Cross blood donation campaigns. During his 28 years at J&J, he was Vice President of Sales for Advanced Sterilization Products and Vice President of Strategic Accounts, representing J&J to Kaiser Permanente.
David is currently happily retired, having already completed a four-month “trip of a lifetime”: visiting 28 states and 24 national parks with his wife Laura in their RV. David and Laura have three sons, aged 27-31, and two beloved dogs.
Susan DeGrassi is the Board Vice Chair of the American Red Cross of Orange County and is the President & COO of Antis Roofing & Waterproofing.
At Antis Roofing & Waterproofing, Susan oversees operations of the business with a special focus on corporate social responsibility efforts for Antis – following the adopted motto of the company, “Keeping Families Safe and Dry.”
Prior to joining Antis, Susan had a long career in the Homeowner Association Management industry with First Service Residential. Susan also held the role as the Director of Development at Families Forward in Orange County addressing the issue of family homelessness.
Susan was appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Roofing Contractors Association in 2024 and serves on the CTE, DEI and Advocacy Committees. Susan was honored in 2019 as the Woman of Influence by the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce and served on the Irvine Chamber Board of Directors from 2020-2024 and is a past board member of National Women in Roofing. She is a past member of the US Chamber of Commerce Corporate Citizenship Council and the past-chair of a task force overseeing The Roofing Alliance for Progress relationship with Ronald McDonald House Charities. She is a member of the Orange County United Way Tocqueville Society and Women’s Philanthropy Fund. Susan is a native Californian, a “Beach” alum (California State University Long Beach) and has been an active volunteer in the community. She and her husband Al live in Laguna Hills with their three dogs and have four sons, two daughter-in-laws and their first granddaughter.
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