Sarasota Attorney Amanda Kison Named Chairman of the Board of the American Red Cross of Southwest Florida

July 19, 2021

Amanda R. Kison, an attorney with the firm of Bentley Law, has been named Chairman of the Board of the American Red Cross of Southwest Florida serving Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.

“Not only am I honored to be to be part of such a meaningful organization that provides relief to so many people who are affected by disaster, but I am humbled to be named as chairman of the board,” said Ms. Kison.  “I am eager to serve and look forward to a productive tenure with this chapter of the American Red Cross.”

Kison has been a member of the board of directors for over a year and will serve a two-year term as chairman.

“We are pleased to appoint Amanda as our board chair.  She is a consummate professional who embodies our mission to help others,” said Chris Purnell, executive director, Southwest Florida Chapter American Red Cross.  “We admire her enthusiasm, dedication and work ethic and are confident she will serve us well.”

Ms. Kison has been practicing law for more than a decade concentrating her practice in the area of commercial litigation involving business and real estate disputes.  She is resident of Sarasota where she lives with her husband and two children.

About Bentley Law:

Bentley Law is a commercial litigation law firm serving Southwest Florida. The firm, which has a strong and established track record, is known for its team of attorneys who have extensive litigation and dispute resolutions experience.

About the American Red Cross:

The Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross serves Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee and Sarasota Counties and is located at 2001 Cantu Ct. in Sarasota. The Executive Director is Chris Purnell who joined the Red Cross in 2005. The Southwest Florida Chapter is one of five that comprise the American Red Cross of Central Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands Region, serving 19 Florida counties and the Virgin Islands territories of St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John and Water Island. For more information, visit redcross.org/centralflorida. Also find us on Facebook and Twitter.