The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda S. Chapin of UL Solutions to its board of directors.

Linda S. Chapin is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for UL Solutions where she delivers a safe and engaging experience for UL Solutions employees and its customers. At UL Solutions, Chapin leads efforts in people strategy, employee experience, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), HR advisory, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and global HR services.

Prior to joining UL Solutions, Chapin served as Vice President of Human Resources at Johnson Controls International PLC for seven years, a multi-industrial products manufacturer and service provider, where she was responsible for leading a global team of HR professionals and developing the HR integration program for the merger of Johnson Controls and Tyco International.

Chapin currently serves on the Executives’ Club of Chicago Board of Advisors and the Chief Human Resources Officers Council II for The Conference Board.

Chapin earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Southern Illinois University. Additionally, she earned a professional certificate in data and analytics from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

“I am thrilled to welcome Linda to the Board of Directors for the Greater Chicago Chapter of the Red Cross,” said Celena Sarillo, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross of Illinois. “Linda brings tremendous experience and a deep dedication to the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross, and we are grateful for her guidance as we continue to deliver comfort, relief and hope to those facing disasters and emergencies.”

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago volunteer board includes more than thirty civic and corporate leaders from a range of professional backgrounds for the Greater Chicago chapter that serves 7.6 million people in four counties. A full list of members is located at https://www.redcross.org/local/illinois/about-us/locations/greater-chicago.html

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 or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.