About our Staff


		Position: Executive Director Bio: Kevin Bavers a Northern Michigan native has spent the majority of his life in the Northwest Michigan area and in 2009 relocated to Traverse City assuming the role of Executive Director for the Northwest Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross. Formerly a small business owner and entrepreneur, he joined the Red Cross as a volunteer in 2006 so that he could help make a greater difference in the lives of others. After only a short stint as a volunteer, he became intrigued with the Red Cross and shortly thereafter was employed as the Director of Disaster Services in Petoskey. Having served on two national disaster assignments, one in Texas during the floods of 2007 and the other in Michigan�s Upper Peninsula working on the Sleeper Lake Fire, Kevin discovered just how quickly any community can be ravaged by disaster. During both experiences he served in managerial roles and was able to learn the keys to managing a large scale disaster response on a local level and how to best prepare. A graduate of Lake Superior State University, Kevin holds a degree in Business Administration with minors in Public Relations and Human Services Administration. In his free time he is an avid photographer and outdoor adventurer.
	Kevin Bavers