Bay Heart Ball

Leadership

A Message from Our CEO


for position only

Together we are changing the way the world thinks about health and life. We’re transforming attitudes and behaviors, so people everywhere can experience the best possible health–today and for the rest of their lives … from generation to generation. Through research, education and advocacy, we are making an extraordinary impact … changing and saving lives — reducing disease, disability and death. The work that we’re doing … that all of YOU are doing … is leading to real, lasting change.

While there is much work ahead, we are in this together — for the lives of those we love. Thank you again for your generous support and unwavering commitment to our mission. You are making an impact on your community, on our nation and on the world.

Warm regards,

Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association

Leadership Team

  • Bay Heart Ball Co-Chairpersons:
    Michael Morrow, M.D. of the Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida and his wife, Mimi
  • Executive Leadership Team
    Jeff Di Benedictis, TrustMark Bank
    Amanda Bentley, St. Jude Medical
    Tony Bennett, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
    Karen Blackerby, KAFA Construction
    Scott Clemons, The Clemons Company
    James T. Cook, III, M.D.
    Jonathon Dingus, Attorney at Law
    David Harless, Wells Fargo
    Mark and Sonja Hess, Ebro Greyhound Park
    Ben Lee, Hancock Bank
    Mike and Cindy Ropa, Pfizer
    Cil Schnitker, Comcast
    Mike Stange, Resort Collection of Panama City Beach
    Angelia Waller, Estate Jewelers of Grayton