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PORTLAND, Ore. – May 31, 2005 – Mary Loftin has been selected by the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter Board of Directors to lead the organization as executive director.

Loftin was selected by a search committee that consisted of Board members and representatives from the community. She met with American Red Cross executives in Washington, D.C. before a formal offer was presented to her.

Loftin has served on the Oregon Trail Chapter Board of Directors since 2002. Last year, she chaired the financial development committee for the Chapter and has been successful in securing financial and in-kind donations for the Red Cross as a Board member.

“Mary is a hands-on, decisive leader who values and rewards creative thinking, initiative, teamwork, commitment and performance,” said Tom Rask, board chair for the Oregon Trail Chapter and attorney-at-law at Kell, Alterman & Runstein, LLP. “We are delighted she accepted the position.”

Having worked for nineteen years for Fred Meyer, Mary brings a wealth of experience to the Chapter. Throughout her career in executive and leadership positions, she has earned a reputation for building successful community partnerships. Mary is skilled in strategic planning, media and government relations, fundraising, budgeting, finance and volunteer management. She has also served in a number of leadership roles including executive director of The Fred Meyer Foundation.

“We conducted a thorough search and considered local professionals as well as executives from other Red Cross chapters,” said Edward Brewington, chair of the selection committee and senior vice president of human resources for Knowledge Learning Corporation. “Mary is known for her ability to conceive, develop and execute strategies that drive revenue, growth and vision. The Board is confident that Mary has the experience, vision and judgment needed to take the Chapter to the next level of success.”

The Oregon Trail Chapter is one of 850 chapters in the United States and the largest chapter in Oregon. With a seven-county territory, the Oregon Trail Chapter serves more than 1.7 million individuals. Last fiscal year, the Chapter helped more than 875 individuals recover from residential fires; taught lifesaving training to more than 45,000 individuals; and provided more than 35,000 rides for seniors and people living with disabilities.

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American Red Cross, Oregon Trail volunteers respond to house fires every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, please call (503) 528-5634.
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