July 22, 2026 

The American Red Cross of Illinois is proud to announce the appointment of three new members to the Board of Directors for the Illinois River Valley Chapter: Ian Carrus, Marketing Consultant at Integritas Associates LTD, Karen White, and Morgan Brown Lombardi, Certified Health Education Specialist as newly elected members. Each brings a wealth of professional expertise, community involvement, and a shared commitment to advancing the Red Cross mission of helping people in
times of need.

Ian Carrus, is an experienced Senior Sales Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the OEM mechanical or industrialengineering industry. Carris is currently a Marketing Consultant at Integritas Associates LTD.

Karen White, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience as a director, clinical supervisor and educator. She is also a dedicated Disaster Mental Health volunteer with the American Red Cross, serving the Illinois River Valley chapter and the greater Chicago area.

Morgan Brown Lombardi, is a Certified Health Education Specialist and graduate of Western Michigan University. She currently serves as Finance& Operations Manager at The Newberg Group in Morris, Illinois.

“We are honored to welcome Ian, Karen, and Morgan to our Board of Directors,” said Ryan McVey, Executive Director of the Illinois River Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross of Illinois. “Their leadership, compassion, and deep connection to the Illinois River Valley community perfectly align with the Red Cross mission. Together, we’ll continueto build a stronger, more resilient region for all who call it home.”

The Illinois River Valley Chapter serves 1.1 million people in five 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
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.

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