Linda Moss Mines - American Red Cross SETN Humanitarian Award winner
The American Red Cross, Southeast Tennessee Chapter will host the Heroes Luncheon at The Chattanoogan Hotel on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 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 local heroes who make a difference in the community every day.
The keynote speaker for this year’s event is Jim Coleman, Jr., president and chief executive officer for Erlanger Health System. Mr. 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, Mr. Coleman was president and CEO of Alliant Management Service, a multi-state hospital management company based in Louisville, Ky. During his career, Mr. 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, Mr. 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; and
- 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.