Our Leadership

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Ryerson was appointed CEO of the American Red Cross, Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region, on August 9, 2010, focusing on 70 counties in middle Tennessee, southwestern Kentucky and parts of Illinois and Missouri.

Ryerson began his career with the American Red Cross more than fifteen years ago as Program Manager for CPR/First Aid and Aquatics. He went on to hold several positions on the Chapter side of the organization (Disaster Relief and Health/Safety Services), including Executive Director and Regional Chief Executive Officer. In February 2010, Tim joined the Blood Services division as the Blood Collections Director for the Tennessee Valley Region. Ryerson is a graduate of Morehead State University and earned his Master of Science degree from Central Michigan University.