DETROIT, Mich. — Today the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross announced that long-time Detroit businesswoman Denise Ilitch was named as incoming chairperson of its board of directors. The appointment was officially announced last Wednesday evening as part of its annual meeting, which was simultaneously broadcasted via the chapter’s Facebook page.

Ilitch’s appointment highlighted the slate of board members and officers elected during the annual meeting. Each newly elected board member will serve a three-year term and newly elected officers will serve a one-year term beginning July 1, 2010.

“We are extremely fortunate to have such an esteemed group of leaders joining our already dynamic board,” said Jim Laverty, Chapter Services CEO. “Our entire team is eager to begin working with Denise to enhance our humanitarian service efforts across southeast Michigan.”

Other elected officers for the Southeastern Michigan Chapter’s board of directors include:

Barbara W. Rossmann, Vice Chair
Stanley Sleight, CPA, Vice Chair
Raymond J. Houthuysen, Secretary
Frances E. Twiddy, CFP, Finance Committee Chair/Treasurer

Appointments to the Southeastern Michigan Chapter Board of Directors include:

Denise Ilitch (newly elected)
Barbara Rossmann
Stanley D. Sleight, CPA
Raymond J. Houthuysen
James E. Bayson, CPA

Outgoing board chairperson John W. Hebert, CPA, who will remain on the board, was praised for his hands-on contributions to the Red Cross chapter, including his help in coordinating the Red Cross Runners, of which he is an active member.

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