Southeast Chapter
American Red Cross Southeast Chapter serves communities across the following counties: Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Walworth, Racine and Kenosha.
Toll-free: 800-236-8680
Phone: 414-342-8680, or 800-236-8680
Mark Thomas joined the American Red Cross of Wisconsin in December 2018 as both Regional CEO and Southeast Chapter Executive. Thomas has deep nonprofit and for-profit executive experience, with strengths in sales and operations management, and strategic leadership skills. Thomas has led or participated in fundraising efforts for The American Heart Association, United Performing Arts Fund and The United Way. Most recently, he served as Vice President and COO for the Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee.
Thomas said the people and mission of the American Red Cross provide an opportunity to extend his professional expertise and his dedication to Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
“The staff, volunteers, donors and advocates at the Red Cross provide our state with a powerful resource for positive change, from home fire recovery and military support, to safety training, responses to national disasters and ensuring a strong blood supply,” Thomas said. “I am grateful to help lead such a highly regarded organization with a commitment to Milwaukee and Wisconsin that spans more than 100 years.”
His professional background also includes leadership roles at The Milwaukee Business Journal, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
A Milwaukee native who lives in Mequon with his family, Thomas has and currently serves on numerous nonprofit boards, and has been recognized on numerous occasions for his contributions to the community.
Chair: Rebecca Fitzgerald, Founder RKFitz Communications
Treasurer: John Griffith, Vice President, Commercial Banking, Park Bank
Secretary: Beth Anderson, Executive Vice President, Laureate Group
Patricia Ackerman, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability and Treasurer, A.O. Smith Corporation
Iain Boyd, Vice President – Operations Development, Snap-on Incorporated
Joann Eisenhart, Ph.D., Executive Vice President - People, Northwestern Mutual
Lisa George, Vice President - Total Rewards, WEC Energy Group/We Energies
Scott Haag, Lube Tech, CEO Moore Oil Inc.
Hector Hernandez, Elderly Programs Director, United Community Center
Jutiki C. Jackson, Chief Inspector, Milwaukee Police Department
William Jessup, Police Chief, South Milwaukee Police Department
Bill Kellner, President and COO, Career Partners International
Phyllis King, PhD, OT, FAOTA, FASAHP, Vice Provost, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Caroline Saucier Kravit, Manager, Supply & Demand Strategy, Aftermarket US/CA,
Johnson Controls – Power Solutions
Molly Lueder, CFP, CLU, ChFC, Financial Advisor, Lueder Financial Group - Northwestern
Alexis MacDowall, Vice President and General Counsel, Global Litigation, Johnson Controls
David Pegorsch, Director-Global Organization Development, MillerCoors
Colleen M. Reilly, Vice President, Proposal and Presentation, Team Manager, U.S. Bank
Sue Shimoyama, Retired
Gregory A. Storm, Attorney, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Michael Stull, Senior VP, Manpower North America, ManpowerGroup
Mary Voelker, Ph.D., SPHR, Consultant, Consulting on Change
Gerard Washington, Assistant Chief-Support Bureau, Milwaukee Fire Department
Steve Zamansky, VP Enterprise Risk Services, Kohl’s Corporation
Emeritus Members
Linda Cutler, Retired
William (Bill) Murgas, Retired
Gregory Oberland, Retired
Edward O’Connor, Retired
Mark Petrarca, Senior VP, HR & Public Affairs, A. O. Smith Corporation
Steve Tews
Red Cross Staff Members
Mark Thomas, Regional CEO
414-345-8640 (Office), 414-397-8901 (Cell), 262-242-5993 (Home)
Nicole Gulatz, Regional Chief Development Officer
414-336-9256 (Office)
Justin Kern, Chief Communications Officer
414-242-6806 (Office)
Mike Jordan, Senior Development Officer
414-239-3035 (Office)
Michelle Goodwill, District Manager of Recruitment – Blood Services
920-634-9724 (Cell)
michelle.goodwill@redcross.org
Tiffany Alexander, Executive Coordinator
414-345-8652 (Office)
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