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May 2, 2006

R.I. Red Cross names new CEO

PROVIDENCE -- There is a new chief executive officer for the American Red Cross Rhode Island Chapter.

The nonprofit agency announced today the selection of the Rev. John E. Holt, of Newport, who previously led efforts to help Hurricane Katrina evacuees in Middletown as the executive minister of the Rhode Island State Council of Churches and executive director of the Interfaith Counseling Center.

Holt also served as the chair of the Station Nightclub Fire Relief Fund, helping to to raise $3.4 million for those who lost loved ones or were injured in the 2003 fire.

Holt will lead the Red Cross in preventing, preparing for, and responding to emergencies in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts communities. He will assume CEO duties on May 15.

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 3:22 PM | Permalink

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