Maddux feels new job is in her blood: As director, she hopes to make Red Cross even better
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Maddux, who has been in the position since mid-September, replaces outgoing executive director Joann Burby after Burby moved out of state to be closer to family.
A former PTO president for Hickory Creek Elementary and cub scout leader, Maddux, who is also an engineer by education from UT-Knoxville, said goals are to improve future services such as local fire response efforts, while maintaining current community services such as monthly community blood drives, CPR training and disaster services.
As director, Maddux will be responsible for working with board members to recruit volunteers, fund-raising and overseeing current services as well as developing a monthly newsletter.
“We really want to grow, so the newsletter, fund-raising duties and public relations are going to be a big part of my job – letting people know what we’re offering and what we’d like to offer in the future,” she said.
Maddux said the job also involves plenty of scheduling for volunteers to teach courses, as well as recruiting people to be trained in disaster services or CPR. Last year, Red Cross disaster worker Kathy Nesmith went to New York to help with recovery efforts after Sept. 11.
Other efforts include creating a “safe sitters” course for teens who want to learn more about caring for children in a safe and responsible manner, as well as a future goal of obtaining an emergency vehicle.
“I’m very excited,” she said. “I think we have a lot of potential and I think the board is looking forward to being able to help the community be better aware of the services we do have.”