FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 21, 2021) – The Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross has named Jim Mahon as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. His tenure officially began on July 1.
For over 25 years, Jim Mahon has led the institutional advancement efforts of universities, hospitals, and health systems. Currently serving as the Executive Vice President for NCH Healthcare System, Jim draws on this depth of experience in philanthropy, business development, and organizational leadership.
Jim volunteered with the American Red Cross previously in Louisiana, participating as a Disaster Action Team member responding to home fires, assisting with sheltering in Texas and Louisiana following Hurricane Andrew, installing smoke alarms in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge, deploying to California during a wildfire disaster response operation, and serving on the SW Louisiana Red Cross Community Advisory Committee.
“Jim is an engaged community leader committed to rolling up his sleeves for the mission of the Red Cross in our community,” said Jill Palmer, executive director of the Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter. “With his focus on collaboration and community partnerships, Jim will be an outstanding chair in the year ahead.”
Prior to his role at NCH, Jim served as a Senior Advisor with TiER1 Healthcare and served in leadership roles including Interim Executive Vice Dean, School of Medicine, at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Vice President of Communications and Academic Resources, Interim Executive Director for Student Services, and Interim Executive Director for Research Services at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Jim holds a PhD in Higher Education Administration from Boston College, a Master of Arts in Student Personnel Administration, Bachelor of Science in Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Highly involved in the community, he has served on the boards of numerous organizations including Virginia Tech, Cancer Free Kids of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Mercy Health Partners and others.
About the American Red Cross:
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 redcross.org/southflorida or visit us on Facebook or Twitter at @SFLRedCross.