The American Red Cross of Illinois recently announced that Ragan Pattison has been named Chair of the Board of Directors for the Illinois River Valley Chapter. Pattison brings with her a deep commitment to community service, decades of public sector leadership, and a passion for building connections that strengthen and uplift local communities.

Pattison currently serves as Director of Business Development for Harbour Contractors, Inc., a veteran-founded and family-operated firm based in Plainfield. Her extensive background includes serving as Chief of Staff for the Will County Board, as well as holding elected positions as a Will County Board Member and Commissioner for the Forest Preserve District of Will County.

Pattison is one of the first female graduates of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science and earned her law degree from Mississippi College School of Law, where she was active in Habitat for Humanity and participated in disaster recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ragan as Board Chair,” said Laura Muriello, Executive Director of the Illinois River Valley Chapter. “Her leadership, professional background, and lifelong commitment to service will be invaluable as we continue to carry out the Red Cross mission across the region.”

The Illinois River Valley Chapter serves 1.1 million people in 5 counties including Grundy, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, and Will and is part of the American Red Cross of Illinois, which serves 12.4 million people in 88 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericano.org or follow us on social media.

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