The American Red Cross of Illinois is proud to announce the appointment of Diane Earll of USG as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Greater Chicago Chapter of the Illinois Red Cross. A dedicated and long-serving board member, Earll brings a wealth of leadership, experience, and passion for humanitarian service to this position.

 “Diane has been an exceptional member of our board, and we are thrilled to welcome her into this new leadership position,” said Kellie O’Connell, CEO of the American Red Cross of Illinois. “Her commitment to our mission and community, paired with their strategic vision and collaborative spirit, makes Diane the perfect fit to help guide us into the future.”

In this role, Earll will work closely with the Board Chair and the executive leadership team to help lead strategic initiatives, advance volunteer engagement, and strengthen community partnerships that support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross.

Since joining USG in 1992, Diane has held various leadership roles within the company, including chief human resources officer, vice president of human resources and organization effectiveness, vice president of national accounts, senior director of retail sales, senior director of product management, and senior director of customer service. This diverse background allows Diane to approach challenges with a unique perspective, drawing on insights from across USG's operations to develop innovative solutions for customers.

“Having dedicated six years to serving the Greater Chicago Chapter of the Illinois Red Cross Board of Directors and volunteering for various events and committees, I am deeply honored by this appointment and to continue to contribute to the advancement of the mission of the American Red Cross,” said Diane Earll, President of the Ceilings Division, Senior Vice President at USG. “Safety is at the heart of everything we do at USG, from our innovative products to the communities we serve. I am eager to further our partnership with an organization that shares our core values of protecting lives and building resilient communities.”

The American Red Cross of Illinois provides vital services including disaster response, support for military families, health and safety training, and lifesaving blood collection and distribution. Board leadership plays a key role in championing these efforts and connecting communities to the Red Cross mission.

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 here.

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.