Keynote Speaker, Jim Coleman Jr. |
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 5, 2023 – The American Red Cross, Southeast Tennessee Chapter will host the Heroes Luncheon at The Chattanoogan Hotel on Wednesday, March 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event is one of the largest celebrations of the Red Cross in the Chattanooga area and serves as a time to recognize our local heroes who make a difference in the community every day.
The Keynote Speaker for this year’s event is Jim Coleman, Jr. Who is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Erlanger Health System. Coleman is a national leader in the hospital industry, having served as chief executive in both for profit and Non-profit systems for more than 25 years. Prior to joining Erlanger, Coleman was President and CEO of Alliant Management Service, a multi-state hospital management company based in Louisville, Kentucky. During his career, Coleman has worked with hospitals in Louisiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Alabama. He has extensive experience in governance and leadership development, along with hospital operations, finance, quality, and market strategy. Originally from Cleveland, Tenn., Coleman has a Bachelor of Science and master's in business administration with a focus in finance from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
The chapter will honor several citizens who have been true heroes in Southeast Tennessee. The honorees include:
Good Samaritan Award - Jacob Grammer
First Responder Award - Nick Wilson
Call to Service Award - Denise Kell
Community Award - Wendy Ransom
The chapter will also honor Linda Moss Mines with the Humanitarian Award. This achievement award is given to the person who gives back in the community in several philanthropic ways to make a positive change.
Information about the Heroes Luncheon can be found at RedCross.org/RealHeroes.
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 not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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