After 35 years with the American Red Cross, Bob Deao, Arcadia Chapter Executive Director, has announced his retirement, effective March 1, 2010.  Mr. Deao has been with the Arcadia Chapter since October of 2001, coming on board just after the devastating events of September 11th. 

Prior to coming to Arcadia Mr. Deao was the Executive Director of the Claremont Chapter and Manager of the Coachella Valley Chapter before that.  Additionally, Mr. Deao has traveled across the in response to large scale natural disasters, serving as the Red Cross Liaison to local and state government officials during emergencies such as the Loma Prieta and Northridge Earthquakes; flooding in Mississippi and tornados in Oklahoma ; and Hurricanes Hugo, Katrina, and Ike, and many other natural disasters.  A member of local Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, Mr. Deao has presented Red Cross information to countless community, civic, and charity groups.  In his tenure at the Arcadia Chapter, Mr. Deao has expanded scope of Health & Safety Programs to encompass the San Gabriel Valley .  Mr. Deao has worked hard to promote the programs and services of the American Red Cross in the community.  He is a valuable asset to the community and will be greatly missed.  Please join us in wishing him much happiness in his retirement. 

Kathleen Householder, Arcadia Chapter Director of Operations, has been selected to fill the Executive Director position.