Red Cross names new executive director for western South Dakota

The American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakota Region has appointed Richard Felix as executive director for Central and Western South Dakota.

Felix, who has served as interim director since February, brings more than a decade of leadership experience in the military, nonprofit and public safety sectors. He previously spent nine years in the U.S. Air Force managing personnel and global operations.

Felix holds a degree in homeland security and is pursuing an MBA. He lives in Rapid City.