The American Red Cross of South Carolina is honored to announce the appointment of a new Board Chair of our Eastern Red Cross Board of Directors. William Barefoot, the Chief Financial Officer for Real Performance Machinery, will serve as a key member of the Chapter Board.

“We are so excited and pleased to have William continue his commitment to the Red Cross by serving in this important leadership role,” said Amy Brauner, the Executive Director for the Eastern Chapter. “William is a community leader in the Pee Dee and across the state and his passion for people and his commitment to our lifesaving mission makes him a valuable member of our South Carolina team.”

William is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and has over 25 years’ experience as a finance and accounting professional. After working in public accounting for many years, he recently accepted the role of chief financial officer for Real Performance Machinery. He has served on the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants Board of Directors, served as a local chapter officer and on several committees and task forces including the Legislative Committee, Taxation Committee and the Audit Committee. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Barefoot has also served as a board member for the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations.

William resides in Florence, SC with his family and enjoys relaxing at the beach, traveling and many other outdoor activities.

“As a board member I am thrilled to step up and accept this leadership role with the Red Cross, especially during this critical time in history,” Barefoot said. “I am proud to represent the American Red Cross of Eastern South Carolina as they continue to support our military families, ensure blood is on hospital shelves and care for our neighbors during disasters, big and small.”

The Eastern Chapter of the Red Cross of South Carolina serves 7 counties (Horry, Florence, Darlington, Marlboro, Dillon, Chesterfield and Marion) and is made up of more than 340 active volunteers. In the past year, the Eastern team of staff and volunteers has responded to more than 440 local disasters and helped more than 1,500 people across the area. The team has also conducted nearly 2,000 blood drives and collected more 17,200 units of lifesaving blood. 

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.  The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org/SC or @RedCrossSC